How severe is CVE-2023-30434?

CVE-2023-30434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-30434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30434?

CVE-2023-30434 primarily affects Ibm Elastic Storage System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30434?

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

When was CVE-2023-30434 published?

CVE-2023-30434 was published on 2023-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30434

CVE-2023-30434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Elastic Storage System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Elastic Storage System
Published: 2023-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30434?: IBM Storage Scale (IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.2.9, 5.1.3.0 through 5.1.6.1 and IBM Elastic Storage Systems 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.5, 6.1.3.0 through 6.1.6.0) could allow a local user to cause a kernel panic. IBM X-Force ID: 252187.
How severe is CVE-2023-30434?: CVE-2023-30434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-30434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30434?: CVE-2023-30434 primarily affects Ibm Elastic Storage System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-30434 published?: CVE-2023-30434 was published on 2023-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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