How severe is CVE-2023-38734?

CVE-2023-38734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38734?

CVE-2023-38734 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38734?

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

When was CVE-2023-38734 published?

CVE-2023-38734 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38734

CVE-2023-38734 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Robotic Process Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Robotic Process Automation
Published: 2023-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.1 is vulnerable to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory. IBM X-Force ID: 262481.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38734?: IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.1 is vulnerable to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory. IBM X-Force ID: 262481.
How severe is CVE-2023-38734?: CVE-2023-38734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38734?: CVE-2023-38734 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38734?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38734 published?: CVE-2023-38734 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:23.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:23.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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