IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1-5.1 Weak Crypto Info Leak
CVE-2026-78537 Published on November 8, 2026

IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is affected by a security vulnerability
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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-78537 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-78537

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IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager

Affected Versions

IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager: