How severe is CVE-2023-27870?

CVE-2023-27870 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-2023-27870 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-2023-27870?

CVE-2023-27870 affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27870?

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

When was CVE-2023-27870 published?

CVE-2023-27870 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27870

CVE-2023-27870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Virtualize 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Virtualize
Published: 2023-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5, under certain circumstances, could disclose sensitive credential information while a download from Fix Central is in progress. IBM X-Force ID: 249518.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27870?: IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5, under certain circumstances, could disclose sensitive credential information while a download from Fix Central is in progress. IBM X-Force ID: 249518.
How severe is CVE-2023-27870?: CVE-2023-27870 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-2023-27870 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-2023-27870?: CVE-2023-27870 affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27870 published?: CVE-2023-27870 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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