How severe is CVE-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47145 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-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 affects Ibm Db2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47145?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-47145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51280.

When was CVE-2023-47145 published?

CVE-2023-47145 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47145

CVE-2023-47145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51280
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2024-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47145?: IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402.
How severe is CVE-2023-47145?: CVE-2023-47145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47145 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-2023-47145?: CVE-2023-47145 affects Ibm Db2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-47145 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47145 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51280.
When was CVE-2023-47145 published?: CVE-2023-47145 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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