How severe is CVE-2023-45188?

CVE-2023-45188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45188?

CVE-2023-45188 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45188?

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

Does CVE-2023-45188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49495.

When was CVE-2023-45188 published?

CVE-2023-45188 was published on 2024-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45188

CVE-2023-45188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49495
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing
Published: 2024-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45188?: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.
How severe is CVE-2023-45188?: CVE-2023-45188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45188?: CVE-2023-45188 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-45188 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45188 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49495.
When was CVE-2023-45188 published?: CVE-2023-45188 was published on 2024-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_publishing:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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