How severe is CVE-2023-30997?

CVE-2023-30997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-30997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30997?

CVE-2023-30997 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-30997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-30997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35335.

When was CVE-2023-30997 published?

CVE-2023-30997 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30997

CVE-2023-30997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35335
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2024-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1 could allow a local user to obtain root access due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 254638.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30997?: IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1 could allow a local user to obtain root access due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 254638.
How severe is CVE-2023-30997?: CVE-2023-30997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-30997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30997?: CVE-2023-30997 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-30997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-30997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35335.
When was CVE-2023-30997 published?: CVE-2023-30997 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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