How severe is CVE-2023-32331?

CVE-2023-32331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32331?

CVE-2023-32331 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32331?

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-2023-32331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36575.

When was CVE-2023-32331 published?

CVE-2023-32331 was published on 2024-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32331

CVE-2023-32331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36575
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
Published: 2024-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow that could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service through its browser UI. IBM X-Force ID: 254979.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32331?: IBM Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow that could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service through its browser UI. IBM X-Force ID: 254979.
How severe is CVE-2023-32331?: CVE-2023-32331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32331?: CVE-2023-32331 affects Ibm Sterling Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32331?: 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-2023-32331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36575.
When was CVE-2023-32331 published?: CVE-2023-32331 was published on 2024-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:express_for_unix:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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