CVE-2026-1726
Medium
Description
IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 5.0, and 5.1 enables privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized users to perform administrative operations after being demoted. Attackers could access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or change permissions for other users. The issue undermines administrative controls and could lead to data breaches, system compromise, and loss of trust in the application's security mechanisms.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
PublishedApr 23, 2026
First seenApr 23, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm guardium_key_lifecycle_manager | 4.1.0, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, 4.2.1, 5.0.0, 5.1.0 | — |
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