CVE-2023-26271

Name: CVE-2023-26271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-28T01:15:09.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 248126.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 248126.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Cloud Key Manager	<= 1.10.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248126VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248126VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26271?

How severe is CVE-2023-26271?

CVE-2023-26271 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST