How severe is CVE-2023-1633?

CVE-2023-1633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1633?

CVE-2023-1633 primarily affects Redhat Openstack Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1633?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1633 published?

CVE-2023-1633 was published on 2023-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1633

CVE-2023-1633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Redhat Openstack Platform
Published: 2023-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A credentials leak flaw was found in OpenStack Barbican. This flaw allows a local authenticated attacker to read the configuration file, gaining access to sensitive credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1633?: A credentials leak flaw was found in OpenStack Barbican. This flaw allows a local authenticated attacker to read the configuration file, gaining access to sensitive credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-1633?: CVE-2023-1633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1633?: CVE-2023-1633 primarily affects Redhat Openstack Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1633?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1633 published?: CVE-2023-1633 was published on 2023-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:openstack:barbican:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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