How severe is CVE-2023-43016?

CVE-2023-43016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43016?

CVE-2023-43016 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43016?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-43016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47437.

When was CVE-2023-43016 published?

CVE-2023-43016 was published on 2024-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43016

CVE-2023-43016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47437
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2024-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) could allow a remote user to log into the server due to a user account with an empty password. IBM X-Force ID: 266154.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43016?: IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) could allow a remote user to log into the server due to a user account with an empty password. IBM X-Force ID: 266154.
How severe is CVE-2023-43016?: CVE-2023-43016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43016?: CVE-2023-43016 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-43016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47437.
When was CVE-2023-43016 published?: CVE-2023-43016 was published on 2024-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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