CVE-2026-1726
Improper Access Control in IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Publication date: 2026-04-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 4.1.0 |
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 4.1.1 |
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 4.2.0 |
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 4.2.1 |
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 5.0.0 |
| ibm | guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 5.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1726 is a security vulnerability in IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager (GKLM) versions 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 5.0, and 5.1.
It is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management, meaning the vulnerability arises from incorrect handling of user privileges.
This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to remotely exploit the system over the network without requiring user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality and integrity of the system, potentially allowing unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data.
Since it requires only low privileges and no user interaction, an attacker could exploit this remotely, increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized changes.
However, it does not affect system availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
IBM recommends that customers promptly update their IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager systems to remediate this vulnerability.
The fix is included in the IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager version 5.1.0-ISS-GKLM-FP0001 fix pack, which is available for download via IBM Passport Advantage.
No specific workarounds or mitigations are provided other than applying the fix.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how CVE-2026-1726 affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.