How severe is CVE-2023-40683?

CVE-2023-40683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40683 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-2023-40683?

CVE-2023-40683 primarily affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40683?

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-2023-40683 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40683 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45239.

When was CVE-2023-40683 published?

CVE-2023-40683 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40683

CVE-2023-40683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages With Watson with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45239
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Ibm Openpages With Watson
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40683?: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005.
How severe is CVE-2023-40683?: CVE-2023-40683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40683 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-2023-40683?: CVE-2023-40683 primarily affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40683?: 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-2023-40683 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40683 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45239.
When was CVE-2023-40683 published?: CVE-2023-40683 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_with_watson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_with_watson:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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