How severe is CVE-2023-43042?

CVE-2023-43042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43042 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-2023-43042?

CVE-2023-43042 affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43042?

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.

When was CVE-2023-43042 published?

CVE-2023-43042 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43042

CVE-2023-43042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Virtualize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-1393.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1393
Affected product: Ibm Storage Virtualize
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM FlashSystem and IBM Storage Virtualize 8.3 products use default passwords for a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 266874.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43042?: IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM FlashSystem and IBM Storage Virtualize 8.3 products use default passwords for a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 266874.
How severe is CVE-2023-43042?: CVE-2023-43042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43042 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-2023-43042?: CVE-2023-43042 affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43042?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-43042 published?: CVE-2023-43042 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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