How severe is CVE-2023-37400?

CVE-2023-37400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37400?

CVE-2023-37400 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37400?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-37400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41301.

When was CVE-2023-37400 published?

CVE-2023-37400 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37400

CVE-2023-37400 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41301
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to insecure credential storage. IBM X-Force ID: 259677.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37400?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to insecure credential storage. IBM X-Force ID: 259677.
How severe is CVE-2023-37400?: CVE-2023-37400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37400?: CVE-2023-37400 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-37400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41301.
When was CVE-2023-37400 published?: CVE-2023-37400 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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