How severe is CVE-2023-38271?

CVE-2023-38271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38271?

CVE-2023-38271 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38271?

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

Does CVE-2023-38271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42091.

When was CVE-2023-38271 published?

CVE-2023-38271 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38271

CVE-2023-38271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42091
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak System
Published: 2025-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, and 2.3.3.7 iFix1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38271?: IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, and 2.3.3.7 iFix1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from log files.
How severe is CVE-2023-38271?: CVE-2023-38271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38271?: CVE-2023-38271 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42091.
When was CVE-2023-38271 published?: CVE-2023-38271 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159533

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.3:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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