How severe is CVE-2023-37398?

CVE-2023-37398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37398?

CVE-2023-37398 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37398?

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

Does CVE-2023-37398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41299.

When was CVE-2023-37398 published?

CVE-2023-37398 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37398

CVE-2023-37398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41299
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2025-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.10 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37398?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.10 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-37398?: CVE-2023-37398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37398?: CVE-2023-37398 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-37398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41299.
When was CVE-2023-37398 published?: CVE-2023-37398 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7181814

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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