How severe is CVE-2023-33843?

CVE-2023-33843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33843?

CVE-2023-33843 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33843?

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

Does CVE-2023-33843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37993.

When was CVE-2023-33843 published?

CVE-2023-33843 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33843

CVE-2023-33843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-37993
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 256544.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33843?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 256544.
How severe is CVE-2023-33843?: CVE-2023-33843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33843?: CVE-2023-33843 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37993.
When was CVE-2023-33843 published?: CVE-2023-33843 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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