How severe is CVE-2023-32342?

CVE-2023-32342 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32342?

CVE-2023-32342 affects Ibm Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32342?

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.

When was CVE-2023-32342 published?

CVE-2023-32342 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32342

CVE-2023-32342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Http Server 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Ibm Http Server
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM GSKit could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a timing-based side channel in the RSA Decryption implementation. By sending an overly large number of trial messages for decryption, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 255828.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32342?: IBM GSKit could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a timing-based side channel in the RSA Decryption implementation. By sending an overly large number of trial messages for decryption, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 255828.
How severe is CVE-2023-32342?: CVE-2023-32342 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32342?: CVE-2023-32342 affects Ibm Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32342?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-32342 published?: CVE-2023-32342 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/255828

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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