How severe is CVE-2023-33833?

CVE-2023-33833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33833?

CVE-2023-33833 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Information Queue. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33833?

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

When was CVE-2023-33833 published?

CVE-2023-33833 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33833

CVE-2023-33833 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Information Queue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Information Queue
Published: 2023-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.4 and 10.0.5 stores sensitive information in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 256013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33833?: IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.4 and 10.0.5 stores sensitive information in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 256013.
How severe is CVE-2023-33833?: CVE-2023-33833 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33833?: CVE-2023-33833 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Information Queue. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33833?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-33833 published?: CVE-2023-33833 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_information_queue:10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_information_queue:10.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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