How severe is CVE-2023-38372?

CVE-2023-38372 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-2023-38372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38372?

CVE-2023-38372 affects Ibm Watson Iot Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38372?

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

Does CVE-2023-38372 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38372 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42189.

When was CVE-2023-38372 published?

CVE-2023-38372 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38372

CVE-2023-38372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Watson Iot Platform 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42189
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Watson Iot Platform
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthorized attacker who has obtained an IBM Watson IoT Platform 1.0 security authentication token can use it to impersonate an authorized platform user. IBM X-Force ID: 261201.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38372?: An unauthorized attacker who has obtained an IBM Watson IoT Platform 1.0 security authentication token can use it to impersonate an authorized platform user. IBM X-Force ID: 261201.
How severe is CVE-2023-38372?: CVE-2023-38372 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-2023-38372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38372?: CVE-2023-38372 affects Ibm Watson Iot Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38372 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38372 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42189.
When was CVE-2023-38372 published?: CVE-2023-38372 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_iot_platform:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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