How severe is CVE-2023-40691?

CVE-2023-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40691?

CVE-2023-40691 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40691?

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

When was CVE-2023-40691 published?

CVE-2023-40691 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40691

CVE-2023-40691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation
Published: 2023-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 may reveal sensitive information contained in application configuration to developer and administrator users. IBM X-Force ID: 264805.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40691?: IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 may reveal sensitive information contained in application configuration to developer and administrator users. IBM X-Force ID: 264805.
How severe is CVE-2023-40691?: CVE-2023-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40691?: CVE-2023-40691 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40691 published?: CVE-2023-40691 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (54)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_011:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_012:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_013:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_015:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_016:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_018:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_021:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_023:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_024:*:*:*:*:*:*

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