How severe is CVE-2023-24971?

CVE-2023-24971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24971?

CVE-2023-24971 primarily affects Ibm B2b Advanced Communications. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24971 published?

CVE-2023-24971 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24971

CVE-2023-24971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm B2b Advanced Communications with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Ibm B2b Advanced Communications
Published: 2023-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM B2B Advanced Communications 1.0.0.0 and IBM Multi-Enterprise Integration Gateway 1.0.0.1 could allow a user to cause a denial of service due to the deserializing of untrusted serialized Java objects. IBM X-Force ID: 246976.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24971?: IBM B2B Advanced Communications 1.0.0.0 and IBM Multi-Enterprise Integration Gateway 1.0.0.1 could allow a user to cause a denial of service due to the deserializing of untrusted serialized Java objects. IBM X-Force ID: 246976.
How severe is CVE-2023-24971?: CVE-2023-24971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24971?: CVE-2023-24971 primarily affects Ibm B2b Advanced Communications. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24971 published?: CVE-2023-24971 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:b2b_advanced_communications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:multi-enterprise_integration_gateway:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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