How severe is CVE-2023-46159?

CVE-2023-46159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-46159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46159?

CVE-2023-46159 primarily affects Ibm Storage Ceph. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46159?

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

Does CVE-2023-46159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50402.

When was CVE-2023-46159 published?

CVE-2023-46159 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46159

CVE-2023-46159 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Ceph with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50402
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Storage Ceph
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Ceph 5.3z1, 5.3z5, and 6.1z1 could allow an authenticated user on the network to cause a denial of service from RGW. IBM X-Force ID: 268906.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46159?: IBM Storage Ceph 5.3z1, 5.3z5, and 6.1z1 could allow an authenticated user on the network to cause a denial of service from RGW. IBM X-Force ID: 268906.
How severe is CVE-2023-46159?: CVE-2023-46159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-46159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46159?: CVE-2023-46159 primarily affects Ibm Storage Ceph. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50402.
When was CVE-2023-46159 published?: CVE-2023-46159 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_ceph:5.3z1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_ceph:5.3z5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_ceph:6.1z1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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