How severe is CVE-2023-47159?

CVE-2023-47159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47159?

CVE-2023-47159 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47159?

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

Does CVE-2023-47159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51294.

When was CVE-2023-47159 published?

CVE-2023-47159 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47159

CVE-2023-47159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-204.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51294
Weakness: CWE-204
Affected product: Ibm Sterling File Gateway
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to enumerate usernames due to an observable discrepancy in request responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47159?: IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to enumerate usernames due to an observable discrepancy in request responses.
How severe is CVE-2023-47159?: CVE-2023-47159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47159?: CVE-2023-47159 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51294.
When was CVE-2023-47159 published?: CVE-2023-47159 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176083

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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