How severe is CVE-2023-27877?

CVE-2023-27877 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27877 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-2023-27877?

CVE-2023-27877 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27877?

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

When was CVE-2023-27877 published?

CVE-2023-27877 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27877

CVE-2023-27877 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Planning Analytics Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 connects to a CouchDB server. An attacker can exploit an insecure password policy to the CouchDB server and collect sensitive information from the database. IBM X-Force ID: 247905.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27877?: IBM Planning Analytics Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 connects to a CouchDB server. An attacker can exploit an insecure password policy to the CouchDB server and collect sensitive information from the database. IBM X-Force ID: 247905.
How severe is CVE-2023-27877?: CVE-2023-27877 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27877 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-2023-27877?: CVE-2023-27877 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27877?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27877 published?: CVE-2023-27877 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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