How severe is CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 affects Ibm License Metric Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43044?

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

When was CVE-2023-43044 published?

CVE-2023-43044 was published on 2023-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43044

CVE-2023-43044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm License Metric Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm License Metric Tool
Published: 2023-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 266893.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43044?: IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 266893.
How severe is CVE-2023-43044?: CVE-2023-43044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43044?: CVE-2023-43044 affects Ibm License Metric Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43044 published?: CVE-2023-43044 was published on 2023-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ibm License Metric Tool

CVE-2016-8964 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute…
CVE-2016-8980 — High (CVSS 8.1): IBM BigFix Inventory v9 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error…
CVE-2014-4774 — Medium (CVSS 6.8): Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the login page in IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 and…
CVE-2025-36352 — Medium (CVSS 6.4): IBM License Metric Tool 9.2.0 through 9.2.40 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an…
CVE-2014-8924 — Medium (CVSS 6.4): The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed…
CVE-2016-8961 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By…

All CVEs affecting Ibm License Metric Tool →

Other CWE-22 (Path Traversal) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48282 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted…
CVE-2026-54917 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SeaweedFS is a distributed storage system for object storage (S3), file systems, and Iceberg tables. Prior to 4.30, the…
CVE-2026-11429 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Two endpoints in the Vault Service ScriptsController, shared by Altium Enterprise Server and Altium 365, accept file…
CVE-2026-34909 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit a Path Traversal vulnerability found in UniFi OS devices to…
CVE-2026-7411 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): In Eclipse BaSyx Java Server SDK versions prior to 2.0.0-milestone-10, inadequate path normalization in the Submodel…
CVE-2026-36767 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A path traversal vulnerability in the /content/images/add endpoint of shopizer v3.2.5 allows attackers write arbitrary…

Browse all CWE-22 (Path Traversal) vulnerabilities →