How severe is CVE-2023-29259?

CVE-2023-29259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29259?

CVE-2023-29259 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29259?

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

When was CVE-2023-29259 published?

CVE-2023-29259 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29259

CVE-2023-29259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 browser UI is vulnerable to attacks that rely on the use of cookies without the SameSite attribute. IBM X-Force ID: 252055.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29259?: IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 browser UI is vulnerable to attacks that rely on the use of cookies without the SameSite attribute. IBM X-Force ID: 252055.
How severe is CVE-2023-29259?: CVE-2023-29259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29259?: CVE-2023-29259 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29259 published?: CVE-2023-29259 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:express_for_unix:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*