How severe is CVE-2023-33848?

CVE-2023-33848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33848?

CVE-2023-33848 primarily affects Ibm Cics Tx. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33848?

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

When was CVE-2023-33848 published?

CVE-2023-33848 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33848

CVE-2023-33848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cics Tx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Cics Tx
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, CICS TX Standard, 11.1, CICS TX Advanced 10.1, and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information by enabling debug mode. IBM X-Force ID: 257104.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33848?: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, CICS TX Standard, 11.1, CICS TX Advanced 10.1, and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information by enabling debug mode. IBM X-Force ID: 257104.
How severe is CVE-2023-33848?: CVE-2023-33848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33848?: CVE-2023-33848 primarily affects Ibm Cics Tx. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-33848 published?: CVE-2023-33848 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:10.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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