How severe is CVE-2023-38735?

CVE-2023-38735 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38735 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38735?

CVE-2023-38735 affects Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38735?

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

When was CVE-2023-38735 published?

CVE-2023-38735 was published on 2023-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38735

CVE-2023-38735 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2023-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. IBM X-Force ID: 262482.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38735?: IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. IBM X-Force ID: 262482.
How severe is CVE-2023-38735?: CVE-2023-38735 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38735 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38735?: CVE-2023-38735 affects Ibm Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38735?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38735 published?: CVE-2023-38735 was published on 2023-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_dashboards_on_cloud_pak_for_data:4.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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