How severe is CVE-2023-26279?

CVE-2023-26279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26279?

CVE-2023-26279 affects Ibm Qradar Wincollect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26279?

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

When was CVE-2023-26279 published?

CVE-2023-26279 was published on 2023-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26279

CVE-2023-26279 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Wincollect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Wincollect
Published: 2023-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a local user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper encoding. IBM X-Force ID: 248160.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26279?: IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a local user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper encoding. IBM X-Force ID: 248160.
How severe is CVE-2023-26279?: CVE-2023-26279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26279?: CVE-2023-26279 affects Ibm Qradar Wincollect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26279 published?: CVE-2023-26279 was published on 2023-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_wincollect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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