How severe is CVE-2023-38370?

CVE-2023-38370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38370?

CVE-2023-38370 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38370?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-38370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42187.

When was CVE-2023-38370 published?

CVE-2023-38370 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38370

CVE-2023-38370 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42187
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2024-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1, under certain configurations, could allow a user on the network to install malicious packages. IBM X-Force ID: 261197.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38370?: IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1, under certain configurations, could allow a user on the network to install malicious packages. IBM X-Force ID: 261197.
How severe is CVE-2023-38370?: CVE-2023-38370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38370?: CVE-2023-38370 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38370?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-38370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42187.
When was CVE-2023-38370 published?: CVE-2023-38370 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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