How severe is CVE-2023-47702?

CVE-2023-47702 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47702?

CVE-2023-47702 affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47702?

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

When was CVE-2023-47702 published?

CVE-2023-47702 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47702

CVE-2023-47702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2023-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.3 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view modify files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 271196.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47702?: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.3 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view modify files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 271196.
How severe is CVE-2023-47702?: CVE-2023-47702 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47702?: CVE-2023-47702 affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-47702 published?: CVE-2023-47702 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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