How severe is CVE-2023-37410?

CVE-2023-37410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37410 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37410?

CVE-2023-37410 primarily affects Ibm Person Communications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37410?

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.

When was CVE-2023-37410 published?

CVE-2023-37410 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37410

CVE-2023-37410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Person Communications with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Person Communications
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Personal Communications 14.05, 14.06, and 15.0.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user due to overly permissive access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 260138.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37410?: IBM Personal Communications 14.05, 14.06, and 15.0.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user due to overly permissive access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 260138.
How severe is CVE-2023-37410?: CVE-2023-37410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37410 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37410?: CVE-2023-37410 primarily affects Ibm Person Communications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37410?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-37410 published?: CVE-2023-37410 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:person_communications:14.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:person_communications:14.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:person_communications:15.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*