How severe is CVE-2023-38267?

CVE-2023-38267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38267 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38267?

CVE-2023-38267 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38267?

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

Does CVE-2023-38267 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38267 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42087.

When was CVE-2023-38267 published?

CVE-2023-38267 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38267

CVE-2023-38267 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42087
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) could allow a local user to possibly elevate their privileges due to sensitive configuration information being exposed. IBM X-Force ID: 260584.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38267?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) could allow a local user to possibly elevate their privileges due to sensitive configuration information being exposed. IBM X-Force ID: 260584.
How severe is CVE-2023-38267?: CVE-2023-38267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38267 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38267?: CVE-2023-38267 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38267?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38267 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38267 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42087.
When was CVE-2023-38267 published?: CVE-2023-38267 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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