How severe is CVE-2023-28958?

CVE-2023-28958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28958?

CVE-2023-28958 affects Ibm Watson Knowledge Catalog On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28958?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-28958 published?

CVE-2023-28958 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28958

CVE-2023-28958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Watson Knowledge Catalog On Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Ibm Watson Knowledge Catalog On Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 251782.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28958?: IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 251782.
How severe is CVE-2023-28958?: CVE-2023-28958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28958?: CVE-2023-28958 affects Ibm Watson Knowledge Catalog On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-28958 published?: CVE-2023-28958 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_knowledge_catalog_on_cloud_pak_for_data:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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