How severe is CVE-2023-30446?

CVE-2023-30446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-30446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30446?

CVE-2023-30446 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30446?

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

When was CVE-2023-30446 published?

CVE-2023-30446 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30446

CVE-2023-30446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted query on certain tables. IBM X-Force ID: 253361 .

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30446?: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted query on certain tables. IBM X-Force ID: 253361 .
How severe is CVE-2023-30446?: CVE-2023-30446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-30446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30446?: CVE-2023-30446 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30446?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-30446 published?: CVE-2023-30446 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5:*:*:*:*:-:*:*

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