How severe is CVE-2023-46176?

CVE-2023-46176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46176?

CVE-2023-46176 affects Ibm Mq Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46176?

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

When was CVE-2023-46176 published?

CVE-2023-46176 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46176

CVE-2023-46176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-424.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-424
Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 CD could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper validation of security keys. IBM X-Force ID: 269535.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46176?: IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 CD could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper validation of security keys. IBM X-Force ID: 269535.
How severe is CVE-2023-46176?: CVE-2023-46176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46176?: CVE-2023-46176 affects Ibm Mq Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46176 published?: CVE-2023-46176 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:9.3.0.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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