How severe is CVE-2023-47147?

CVE-2023-47147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47147?

CVE-2023-47147 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-2023-47147?

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

Does CVE-2023-47147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51282.

When was CVE-2023-47147 published?

CVE-2023-47147 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47147

CVE-2023-47147 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51282
Weakness: CWE-73
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 could allow an attacker to overwrite a log message under specific conditions. IBM X-Force ID: 270598.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47147?: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 could allow an attacker to overwrite a log message under specific conditions. IBM X-Force ID: 270598.
How severe is CVE-2023-47147?: CVE-2023-47147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47147?: CVE-2023-47147 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-2023-47147?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51282.
When was CVE-2023-47147 published?: CVE-2023-47147 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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