How severe is CVE-2023-46172?

CVE-2023-46172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-46172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46172?

CVE-2023-46172 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-2023-46172?

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

Does CVE-2023-46172 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46172 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50415.

When was CVE-2023-46172 published?

CVE-2023-46172 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46172

CVE-2023-46172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Ds8900f Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50415
Weakness: CWE-287
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 a remote attacker to bypass authentication restrictions for authorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 269409.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46172?: 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 a remote attacker to bypass authentication restrictions for authorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 269409.
How severe is CVE-2023-46172?: CVE-2023-46172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-46172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46172?: CVE-2023-46172 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-2023-46172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46172 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46172 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50415.
When was CVE-2023-46172 published?: CVE-2023-46172 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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