How severe is CVE-2023-27291?

CVE-2023-27291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27291?

CVE-2023-27291 primarily affects Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27291?

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

Does CVE-2023-27291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31069.

When was CVE-2023-27291 published?

CVE-2023-27291 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27291

CVE-2023-27291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31069
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores
Published: 2024-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.6.3 does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 248740.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27291?: IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.6.3 does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 248740.
How severe is CVE-2023-27291?: CVE-2023-27291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27291?: CVE-2023-27291 primarily affects Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-27291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31069.
When was CVE-2023-27291 published?: CVE-2023-27291 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_cp4d_data_stores:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_cp4d_data_stores:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_cp4d_data_stores:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_cp4d_data_stores:4.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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