How severe is CVE-2023-42031?

CVE-2023-42031 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42031?

CVE-2023-42031 primarily affects Ibm Txseries For Multiplatforms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42031?

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

When was CVE-2023-42031 published?

CVE-2023-42031 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42031

CVE-2023-42031 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Txseries For Multiplatforms 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Ibm Txseries For Multiplatforms
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1, CICS TX Standard CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 266016.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42031?: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1, CICS TX Standard CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 266016.
How severe is CVE-2023-42031?: CVE-2023-42031 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42031?: CVE-2023-42031 primarily affects Ibm Txseries For Multiplatforms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42031 published?: CVE-2023-42031 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatforms:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:10.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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