Is CVE-2023-26270 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-26270 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-26270 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-26270 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26270?

CVE-2023-26270 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26270

CWE-79Published: August 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an angular template injection flaw. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248119.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager 1.10.3 is vulnerable to angular template injection, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. A remote attacker can trigger this by sending a specially crafted request. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high potential for system compromise.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for the Guardium Cloud Key Manager.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-26270 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.