How severe is CVE-2023-38019?

CVE-2023-38019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38019?

CVE-2023-38019 affects Ibm Soar Qradar Plugin App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-38019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41846.

When was CVE-2023-38019 published?

CVE-2023-38019 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38019

CVE-2023-38019 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Soar Qradar Plugin App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41846
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Soar Qradar Plugin App
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SOAR QRadar Plugin App 1.0 through 5.0.3 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. IBM X-Force ID: 260575.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38019?: IBM SOAR QRadar Plugin App 1.0 through 5.0.3 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. IBM X-Force ID: 260575.
How severe is CVE-2023-38019?: CVE-2023-38019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38019?: CVE-2023-38019 affects Ibm Soar Qradar Plugin App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-38019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41846.
When was CVE-2023-38019 published?: CVE-2023-38019 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:soar_qradar_plugin_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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