How severe is CVE-2023-43045?

CVE-2023-43045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-43045 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-2023-43045?

CVE-2023-43045 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Partner Engagement Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43045?

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

When was CVE-2023-43045 published?

CVE-2023-43045 was published on 2023-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43045

CVE-2023-43045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Partner Engagement Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Partner Engagement Manager
Published: 2023-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1.2, 6.2.0, and 6.2.2 could allow a remote user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 266896.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43045?: IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1.2, 6.2.0, and 6.2.2 could allow a remote user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 266896.
How severe is CVE-2023-43045?: CVE-2023-43045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-43045 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-2023-43045?: CVE-2023-43045 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Partner Engagement Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43045 published?: CVE-2023-43045 was published on 2023-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.1.2:*:*:*:essentials:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.1.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.2.0:*:*:*:essentials:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.2.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.2.2:*:*:*:essentials:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_partner_engagement_manager:6.2.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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