How severe is CVE-2023-24959?

CVE-2023-24959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-24959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24959?

CVE-2023-24959 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24959?

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

When was CVE-2023-24959 published?

CVE-2023-24959 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24959

CVE-2023-24959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2023-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Systems 11.7 could expose information about the host system and environment configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 246332.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24959?: IBM InfoSphere Information Systems 11.7 could expose information about the host system and environment configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 246332.
How severe is CVE-2023-24959?: CVE-2023-24959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-24959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24959?: CVE-2023-24959 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-24959 published?: CVE-2023-24959 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:on_cloud:*:*:*

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