How severe is CVE-2023-42016?

CVE-2023-42016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42016?

CVE-2023-42016 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42016?

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

Does CVE-2023-42016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46475.

When was CVE-2023-42016 published?

CVE-2023-42016 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42016

CVE-2023-42016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46475
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2024-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.8 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.3 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 265559.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42016?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.8 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.3 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 265559.
How severe is CVE-2023-42016?: CVE-2023-42016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42016?: CVE-2023-42016 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46475.
When was CVE-2023-42016 published?: CVE-2023-42016 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:*:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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