How severe is CVE-2023-29261?

CVE-2023-29261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29261?

CVE-2023-29261 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29261?

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

When was CVE-2023-29261 published?

CVE-2023-29261 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29261

CVE-2023-29261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 could allow a local user with specific information about the system to obtain privileged information due to inadequate memory clearing during operations. IBM X-Force ID: 252139.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29261?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 could allow a local user with specific information about the system to obtain privileged information due to inadequate memory clearing during operations. IBM X-Force ID: 252139.
How severe is CVE-2023-29261?: CVE-2023-29261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29261?: CVE-2023-29261 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29261 published?: CVE-2023-29261 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:6.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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