How severe is CVE-2023-38002?

CVE-2023-38002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-38002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38002?

CVE-2023-38002 affects Ibm Storage Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38002?

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

Does CVE-2023-38002 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38002 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41829.

When was CVE-2023-38002 published?

CVE-2023-38002 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38002

CVE-2023-38002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Scale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41829
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Ibm Storage Scale
Published: 2024-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.9.2 could allow an authenticated user to steal or manipulate an active session to gain access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260208.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38002?: IBM Storage Scale 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.9.2 could allow an authenticated user to steal or manipulate an active session to gain access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260208.
How severe is CVE-2023-38002?: CVE-2023-38002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-38002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38002?: CVE-2023-38002 affects Ibm Storage Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38002 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38002 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41829.
When was CVE-2023-38002 published?: CVE-2023-38002 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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