How severe is CVE-2023-43040?

CVE-2023-43040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43040?

CVE-2023-43040 affects Ibm Storage Fusion Hci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43040?

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

Does CVE-2023-43040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47461.

When was CVE-2023-43040 published?

CVE-2023-43040 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43040

CVE-2023-43040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Fusion Hci with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47461
Weakness: CWE-1220
Affected product: Ibm Storage Fusion Hci
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI 2.5.2 through 2.7.2 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in RGW for Ceph due to improper bucket access. IBM X-Force ID: 266807.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43040?: IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI 2.5.2 through 2.7.2 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in RGW for Ceph due to improper bucket access. IBM X-Force ID: 266807.
How severe is CVE-2023-43040?: CVE-2023-43040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43040?: CVE-2023-43040 affects Ibm Storage Fusion Hci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-43040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47461.
When was CVE-2023-43040 published?: CVE-2023-43040 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_fusion_hci:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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