How severe is CVE-2023-45189?

CVE-2023-45189 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45189?

CVE-2023-45189 affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45189?

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

When was CVE-2023-45189 published?

CVE-2023-45189 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45189

CVE-2023-45189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation and IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.10, 23.0.0 through 23.0.10 may result in access to client vault credentials. This difficult to exploit vulnerability could allow a low privileged attacker to programmatically access client vault credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 268752.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45189?: A vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation and IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.10, 23.0.0 through 23.0.10 may result in access to client vault credentials. This difficult to exploit vulnerability could allow a low privileged attacker to programmatically access client vault credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 268752.
How severe is CVE-2023-45189?: CVE-2023-45189 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45189?: CVE-2023-45189 affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-45189 published?: CVE-2023-45189 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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