How severe is CVE-2023-27272?

CVE-2023-27272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27272?

CVE-2023-27272 affects Ibm Aspera Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27272?

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

Does CVE-2023-27272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31050.

When was CVE-2023-27272 published?

CVE-2023-27272 was published on 2025-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27272

CVE-2023-27272 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31050
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Console
Published: 2025-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 allows passwords to be reused when a new user logs into the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27272?: IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 allows passwords to be reused when a new user logs into the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-27272?: CVE-2023-27272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27272?: CVE-2023-27272 affects Ibm Aspera Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-27272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31050.
When was CVE-2023-27272 published?: CVE-2023-27272 was published on 2025-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7169766

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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