How severe is CVE-2023-45191?

CVE-2023-45191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45191?

CVE-2023-45191 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45191?

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.

Does CVE-2023-45191 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45191 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49498.

When was CVE-2023-45191 published?

CVE-2023-45191 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45191

CVE-2023-45191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49498
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
Published: 2024-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 268755.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45191?: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 268755.
How severe is CVE-2023-45191?: CVE-2023-45191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45191?: CVE-2023-45191 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45191?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-45191 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45191 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49498.
When was CVE-2023-45191 published?: CVE-2023-45191 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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