How severe is CVE-2023-43017?

CVE-2023-43017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43017?

CVE-2023-43017 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43017?

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-2023-43017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47438.

When was CVE-2023-43017 published?

CVE-2023-43017 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43017

CVE-2023-43017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47438
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 could allow a privileged user to install a configuration file that could allow remote access. IBM X-Force ID: 266155.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43017?: IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 could allow a privileged user to install a configuration file that could allow remote access. IBM X-Force ID: 266155.
How severe is CVE-2023-43017?: CVE-2023-43017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43017?: CVE-2023-43017 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43017?: 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-2023-43017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47438.
When was CVE-2023-43017 published?: CVE-2023-43017 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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