How severe is CVE-2023-38012?

CVE-2023-38012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38012?

CVE-2023-38012 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38012?

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

Does CVE-2023-38012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41839.

When was CVE-2023-38012 published?

CVE-2023-38012 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38012

CVE-2023-38012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41839
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak System
Published: 2025-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38012?: IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-38012?: CVE-2023-38012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38012?: CVE-2023-38012 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41839.
When was CVE-2023-38012 published?: CVE-2023-38012 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148474

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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