How severe is CVE-2023-33838?

CVE-2023-33838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33838 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-2023-33838?

CVE-2023-33838 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33838?

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

Does CVE-2023-33838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37988.

When was CVE-2023-33838 published?

CVE-2023-33838 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33838

CVE-2023-33838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-759.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-37988
Weakness: CWE-759
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2025-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the product does not also use a salt as part of the input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33838?: IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the product does not also use a salt as part of the input.
How severe is CVE-2023-33838?: CVE-2023-33838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33838 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-2023-33838?: CVE-2023-33838 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37988.
When was CVE-2023-33838 published?: CVE-2023-33838 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172200

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_governance:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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