How severe is CVE-2023-46181?

CVE-2023-46181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46181?

CVE-2023-46181 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46181?

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

Does CVE-2023-46181 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46181 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50424.

When was CVE-2023-46181 published?

CVE-2023-46181 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46181

CVE-2023-46181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-525.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50424
Weakness: CWE-525
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 269686.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46181?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 269686.
How severe is CVE-2023-46181?: CVE-2023-46181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46181?: CVE-2023-46181 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46181 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46181 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50424.
When was CVE-2023-46181 published?: CVE-2023-46181 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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