How severe is CVE-2023-22874?

CVE-2023-22874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22874?

CVE-2023-22874 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22874?

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

When was CVE-2023-22874 published?

CVE-2023-22874 was published on 2023-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22874

CVE-2023-22874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance
Published: 2023-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD, 9.3 CD, and 9.3 LTS are vulnerable to a denial of service attack when processing configuration files. IBM X-Force ID: 244216.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22874?: IBM MQ Clients 9.2 CD, 9.3 CD, and 9.3 LTS are vulnerable to a denial of service attack when processing configuration files. IBM X-Force ID: 244216.
How severe is CVE-2023-22874?: CVE-2023-22874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22874?: CVE-2023-22874 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22874 published?: CVE-2023-22874 was published on 2023-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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