How severe is CVE-2023-31003?

CVE-2023-31003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31003?

CVE-2023-31003 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31003?

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-2023-31003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-31003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35341.

When was CVE-2023-31003 published?

CVE-2023-31003 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31003

CVE-2023-31003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35341
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) could allow a local user to obtain root access due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 254658.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31003?: IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) could allow a local user to obtain root access due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 254658.
How severe is CVE-2023-31003?: CVE-2023-31003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31003?: CVE-2023-31003 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31003?: 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-2023-31003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-31003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35341.
When was CVE-2023-31003 published?: CVE-2023-31003 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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