How severe is CVE-2023-28525?

CVE-2023-28525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28525?

CVE-2023-28525 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28525?

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

Does CVE-2023-28525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32195.

When was CVE-2023-28525 published?

CVE-2023-28525 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28525

CVE-2023-28525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32195
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Requirements Management 9.7.2.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 251052.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28525?: IBM Engineering Requirements Management 9.7.2.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 251052.
How severe is CVE-2023-28525?: CVE-2023-28525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28525?: CVE-2023-28525 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32195.
When was CVE-2023-28525 published?: CVE-2023-28525 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_requirements_management_doors:9.7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_requirements_management_doors_web_access:9.7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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