CVE-2023-46177

CVE-2023-46177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance 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-22.

Key facts

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 269536.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46177?
IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 269536.
How severe is CVE-2023-46177?
CVE-2023-46177 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46177 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46177?
CVE-2023-46177 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46177 published?
CVE-2023-46177 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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