How severe is CVE-2023-46182?

CVE-2023-46182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46182?

CVE-2023-46182 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-2023-46182?

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

Does CVE-2023-46182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50425.

When was CVE-2023-46182 published?

CVE-2023-46182 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46182

CVE-2023-46182 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50425
Weakness: CWE-79
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 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 269692.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46182?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 269692.
How severe is CVE-2023-46182?: CVE-2023-46182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46182?: CVE-2023-46182 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-2023-46182?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50425.
When was CVE-2023-46182 published?: CVE-2023-46182 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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