How severe is CVE-2023-40788?

CVE-2023-40788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40788?

CVE-2023-40788 affects Bladex Springblade. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40788?

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

When was CVE-2023-40788 published?

CVE-2023-40788 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40788

Q: What is CVE-2023-40788?

SpringBlade <=V3.6.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control due to incorrect configuration in the default gateway resulting in unauthorized access to error logs

CVE-2023-40788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bladex Springblade with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Bladex Springblade
Published: 2023-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SpringBlade <=V3.6.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control due to incorrect configuration in the default gateway resulting in unauthorized access to error logs

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40788?: SpringBlade <=V3.6.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control due to incorrect configuration in the default gateway resulting in unauthorized access to error logs
How severe is CVE-2023-40788?: CVE-2023-40788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40788?: CVE-2023-40788 affects Bladex Springblade. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40788 published?: CVE-2023-40788 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bladex:springblade:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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