How severe is CVE-2023-38276?

CVE-2023-38276 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-2023-38276 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38276?

CVE-2023-38276 affects Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38276?

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

When was CVE-2023-38276 published?

CVE-2023-38276 was published on 2023-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38276

CVE-2023-38276 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2023-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 exposes sensitive information in environment variables which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260736.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38276?: IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 exposes sensitive information in environment variables which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260736.
How severe is CVE-2023-38276?: CVE-2023-38276 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-2023-38276 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38276?: CVE-2023-38276 affects Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38276?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38276 published?: CVE-2023-38276 was published on 2023-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_dashboards_on_cloud_pak_for_data:4.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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