How severe is CVE-2023-27873?

CVE-2023-27873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27873?

CVE-2023-27873 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27873?

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

When was CVE-2023-27873 published?

CVE-2023-27873 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27873

CVE-2023-27873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2023-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input. IBM X-Force ID: 249654.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27873?: IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credential information using specially crafted XML input. IBM X-Force ID: 249654.
How severe is CVE-2023-27873?: CVE-2023-27873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27873?: CVE-2023-27873 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27873 published?: CVE-2023-27873 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:patch_level_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:patch_level_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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