How severe is CVE-2023-46169?

CVE-2023-46169 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-2023-46169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46169?

CVE-2023-46169 primarily affects Ibm Ds8900f Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46169?

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

Does CVE-2023-46169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50412.

When was CVE-2023-46169 published?

CVE-2023-46169 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46169

CVE-2023-46169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Ds8900f Firmware 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-41.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50412
Weakness: CWE-41
Affected product: Ibm Ds8900f Firmware
Published: 2024-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DS8900F HMC 89.21.19.0, 89.21.31.0, 89.30.68.0, 89.32.40.0, and 89.33.48.0 could allow an authenticated user to arbitrarily delete a file. IBM X-Force ID: 269406.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46169?: IBM DS8900F HMC 89.21.19.0, 89.21.31.0, 89.30.68.0, 89.32.40.0, and 89.33.48.0 could allow an authenticated user to arbitrarily delete a file. IBM X-Force ID: 269406.
How severe is CVE-2023-46169?: CVE-2023-46169 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-2023-46169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46169?: CVE-2023-46169 primarily affects Ibm Ds8900f Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46169 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46169 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50412.
When was CVE-2023-46169 published?: CVE-2023-46169 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:ds8900f_firmware:89.22.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:ds8900f_firmware:89.30.68.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:ds8900f_firmware:89.32.40.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:ds8900f_firmware:89.33.48.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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