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CVE-2026-78537

IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is affected by a security vulnerability

CVSS score

6.8

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

1 d ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

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CVE-2026-78537: IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager Weak Cryptographic Algorithm Vulnerability

Sources read

2

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to the use of a weak cryptographic algorithm (S0). A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability (S0).

Why does it matter?

The use of weak cryptographic algorithms allows unauthorized individuals to access sensitive information, leading to confidentiality breaches.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor security advisory
  • Apply the provided patch or updates
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 5.0 ve 5.1 sürümleri zayıf bir kriptografik algoritma kullanmaktadır.

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IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 5.0, and 5.1 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the use of a weak cryptographic algorithm.

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

CWE: CWE-327

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78537 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.8CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NCVE CNA
6.8CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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CNA çözüm referansı

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Yama veya çözüm referansı

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-78537 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-78537 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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