How severe is CVE-2023-27863?

CVE-2023-27863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27863?

CVE-2023-27863 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27863?

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

When was CVE-2023-27863 published?

CVE-2023-27863 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27863

CVE-2023-27863 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server 10.1.13, under specific configurations, could allow an elevated user to obtain SMB credentials that may be used to access vSnap data stores. IBM X-Force ID: 249325.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27863?: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server 10.1.13, under specific configurations, could allow an elevated user to obtain SMB credentials that may be used to access vSnap data stores. IBM X-Force ID: 249325.
How severe is CVE-2023-27863?: CVE-2023-27863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27863?: CVE-2023-27863 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27863?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27863 published?: CVE-2023-27863 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect:10.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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