How severe is CVE-2023-47140?

CVE-2023-47140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47140?

CVE-2023-47140 affects Ibm Cics Transaction Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47140?

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

Does CVE-2023-47140 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47140 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51275.

When was CVE-2023-47140 published?

CVE-2023-47140 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47140

CVE-2023-47140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cics Transaction Gateway 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51275
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Ibm Cics Transaction Gateway
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM CICS Transaction Gateway 9.3 could allow a user to transfer or view files due to improper access controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47140?: IBM CICS Transaction Gateway 9.3 could allow a user to transfer or view files due to improper access controls.
How severe is CVE-2023-47140?: CVE-2023-47140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47140?: CVE-2023-47140 affects Ibm Cics Transaction Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47140 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47140 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51275.
When was CVE-2023-47140 published?: CVE-2023-47140 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_transaction_gateway:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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