How severe is CVE-2023-29260?

CVE-2023-29260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29260?

CVE-2023-29260 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29260?

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

When was CVE-2023-29260 published?

CVE-2023-29260 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29260

CVE-2023-29260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 252135.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29260?: IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 252135.
How severe is CVE-2023-29260?: CVE-2023-29260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29260?: CVE-2023-29260 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29260 published?: CVE-2023-29260 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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