How severe is CVE-2023-40694?

CVE-2023-40694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40694 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40694?

CVE-2023-40694 affects Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40694?

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

Does CVE-2023-40694 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40694 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45250.

When was CVE-2023-40694 published?

CVE-2023-40694 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40694

CVE-2023-40694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45250
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores
Published: 2024-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.0.0 through 4.8.4 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 264838.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40694?: IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.0.0 through 4.8.4 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 264838.
How severe is CVE-2023-40694?: CVE-2023-40694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40694 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40694?: CVE-2023-40694 affects Ibm Watson Cp4d Data Stores. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40694 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40694 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45250.
When was CVE-2023-40694 published?: CVE-2023-40694 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_cp4d_data_stores:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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