How severe is CVE-2023-27279?

CVE-2023-27279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27279 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-2023-27279?

CVE-2023-27279 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27279?

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

Does CVE-2023-27279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31057.

When was CVE-2023-27279 published?

CVE-2023-27279 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27279

CVE-2023-27279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-799.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31057
Weakness: CWE-799
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a user to cause a denial of service due to missing API rate limiting. IBM X-Force ID: 248533.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27279?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a user to cause a denial of service due to missing API rate limiting. IBM X-Force ID: 248533.
How severe is CVE-2023-27279?: CVE-2023-27279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27279 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-2023-27279?: CVE-2023-27279 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-27279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31057.
When was CVE-2023-27279 published?: CVE-2023-27279 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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