How severe is CVE-2023-38366?

CVE-2023-38366 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-2023-38366 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38366?

CVE-2023-38366 primarily affects Ibm Filenet Content Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38366?

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

Does CVE-2023-38366 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38366 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42183.

When was CVE-2023-38366 published?

CVE-2023-38366 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38366

CVE-2023-38366 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet Content Manager 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42183
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Filenet Content Manager
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Filenet Content Manager Component 5.5.8.0, 5.5.10.0, and 5.5.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 261115.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38366?: IBM Filenet Content Manager Component 5.5.8.0, 5.5.10.0, and 5.5.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 261115.
How severe is CVE-2023-38366?: CVE-2023-38366 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-2023-38366 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38366?: CVE-2023-38366 primarily affects Ibm Filenet Content Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38366?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38366 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38366 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42183.
When was CVE-2023-38366 published?: CVE-2023-38366 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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