How severe is CVE-2023-38009?

CVE-2023-38009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38009?

CVE-2023-38009 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38009?

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

Does CVE-2023-38009 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38009 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41836.

When was CVE-2023-38009 published?

CVE-2023-38009 was published on 2025-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38009

CVE-2023-38009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41836
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2025-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Mobile Client 1.1 iOS may be vulnerable to information disclosure through man in the middle techniques due to the lack of certificate pinning.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38009?: IBM Cognos Mobile Client 1.1 iOS may be vulnerable to information disclosure through man in the middle techniques due to the lack of certificate pinning.
How severe is CVE-2023-38009?: CVE-2023-38009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38009?: CVE-2023-38009 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38009 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38009 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41836.
When was CVE-2023-38009 published?: CVE-2023-38009 was published on 2025-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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