How severe is CVE-2023-38272?

CVE-2023-38272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38272?

CVE-2023-38272 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38272?

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

Does CVE-2023-38272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42092.

When was CVE-2023-38272 published?

CVE-2023-38272 was published on 2025-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38272

CVE-2023-38272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-300.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42092
Weakness: CWE-300
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak System
Published: 2025-03-27
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, 2.3.36 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, 2.3.4.0, and 2.3.4.1 could allow a user with access to the network to obtain sensitive information from CLI arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38272?: 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, 2.3.36 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, 2.3.4.0, and 2.3.4.1 could allow a user with access to the network to obtain sensitive information from CLI arguments.
How severe is CVE-2023-38272?: CVE-2023-38272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38272?: CVE-2023-38272 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak System. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42092.
When was CVE-2023-38272 published?: CVE-2023-38272 was published on 2025-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7229212

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.1.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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