How severe is CVE-2023-38736?

CVE-2023-38736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38736?

CVE-2023-38736 affects Ibm Qradar Wincollect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38736?

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.

When was CVE-2023-38736 published?

CVE-2023-38736 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38736

CVE-2023-38736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Wincollect 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Wincollect
Published: 2023-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38736?: IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.
How severe is CVE-2023-38736?: CVE-2023-38736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38736?: CVE-2023-38736 affects Ibm Qradar Wincollect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38736?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-38736 published?: CVE-2023-38736 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_wincollect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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