How severe is CVE-2023-45182?

CVE-2023-45182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-45182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45182?

CVE-2023-45182 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45182?

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-2023-45182 published?

CVE-2023-45182 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45182

CVE-2023-45182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I Access Client Solutions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Ibm I Access Client Solutions
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 is vulnerable to having its key for an encrypted password decoded. By somehow gaining access to the encrypted password, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 268265.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45182?: IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 is vulnerable to having its key for an encrypted password decoded. By somehow gaining access to the encrypted password, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the password to other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 268265.
How severe is CVE-2023-45182?: CVE-2023-45182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-45182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45182?: CVE-2023-45182 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45182?: 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-2023-45182 published?: CVE-2023-45182 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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