How severe is CVE-2023-33844?

CVE-2023-33844 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-2023-33844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33844?

CVE-2023-33844 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33844?

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

Does CVE-2023-33844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37994.

When was CVE-2023-33844 published?

CVE-2023-33844 was published on 2025-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33844

CVE-2023-33844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance 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% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-37994
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2025-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33844?: IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-33844?: CVE-2023-33844 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-2023-33844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33844?: CVE-2023-33844 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33844?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37994.
When was CVE-2023-33844 published?: CVE-2023-33844 was published on 2025-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443

Affected products (1)

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

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