How severe is CVE-2023-38018?

CVE-2023-38018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-38018 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38018?

CVE-2023-38018 affects Ibm Aspera Shares. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38018?

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

Does CVE-2023-38018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41845.

When was CVE-2023-38018 published?

CVE-2023-38018 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38018

CVE-2023-38018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Shares with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41845
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Shares
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0 PL2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260574.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38018?: IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0 PL2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260574.
How severe is CVE-2023-38018?: CVE-2023-38018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-38018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38018?: CVE-2023-38018 affects Ibm Aspera Shares. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38018 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38018 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41845.
When was CVE-2023-38018 published?: CVE-2023-38018 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7164325

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_shares:1.10.0:patch_level2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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