How severe is CVE-2023-38369?

CVE-2023-38369 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-2023-38369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38369?

CVE-2023-38369 affects Ibm Security Access Manager Container. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38369?

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

Does CVE-2023-38369 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38369 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42186.

When was CVE-2023-38369 published?

CVE-2023-38369 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38369

CVE-2023-38369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager Container 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42186
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager Container
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 does not require that docker images should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 261196.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38369?: IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 does not require that docker images should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 261196.
How severe is CVE-2023-38369?: CVE-2023-38369 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-2023-38369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38369?: CVE-2023-38369 affects Ibm Security Access Manager Container. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38369 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38369 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42186.
When was CVE-2023-38369 published?: CVE-2023-38369 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_container:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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