How severe is CVE-2023-38005?

CVE-2023-38005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38005?

CVE-2023-38005 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38005?

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

Does CVE-2023-38005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41832.

When was CVE-2023-38005 published?

CVE-2023-38005 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38005

CVE-2023-38005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41832
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak System
Published: 2026-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.4.0, 2.3.4.1, and 2.3.5.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized tasks due to improper access controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38005?: IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.4.0, 2.3.4.1, and 2.3.5.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized tasks due to improper access controls.
How severe is CVE-2023-38005?: CVE-2023-38005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38005?: CVE-2023-38005 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41832.
When was CVE-2023-38005 published?: CVE-2023-38005 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259955

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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