How severe is CVE-2023-27861?

CVE-2023-27861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27861?

CVE-2023-27861 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27861?

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

When was CVE-2023-27861 published?

CVE-2023-27861 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27861

CVE-2023-27861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Application Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Application Suite
Published: 2023-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component 8.8.0 and 8.9.0 transmits sensitive information in cleartext that could be intercepted by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 249208.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27861?: IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component 8.8.0 and 8.9.0 transmits sensitive information in cleartext that could be intercepted by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 249208.
How severe is CVE-2023-27861?: CVE-2023-27861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27861?: CVE-2023-27861 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27861 published?: CVE-2023-27861 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_application_suite:8.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_application_suite:8.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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