How severe is CVE-2023-27286?

CVE-2023-27286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27286?

CVE-2023-27286 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Cargo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27286?

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-2023-27286 published?

CVE-2023-27286 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27286

CVE-2023-27286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Cargo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Cargo
Published: 2023-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Cargo 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect 4.2.5 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248616.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27286?: IBM Aspera Cargo 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Connect 4.2.5 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248616.
How severe is CVE-2023-27286?: CVE-2023-27286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27286?: CVE-2023-27286 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Cargo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27286?: 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-2023-27286 published?: CVE-2023-27286 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_cargo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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