How severe is CVE-2023-38265?

CVE-2023-38265 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-2023-38265 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-2023-38265?

CVE-2023-38265 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-2023-38265?

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

Does CVE-2023-38265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42085.

When was CVE-2023-38265 published?

CVE-2023-38265 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38265

CVE-2023-38265 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-548.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42085
Weakness: CWE-548
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 disclose folder location information to an unauthenticated attacker that could aid in further attacks against the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38265?: 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 disclose folder location information to an unauthenticated attacker that could aid in further attacks against the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-38265?: CVE-2023-38265 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-2023-38265 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-2023-38265?: CVE-2023-38265 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-2023-38265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42085.
When was CVE-2023-38265 published?: CVE-2023-38265 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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