How severe is CVE-2023-47712?

CVE-2023-47712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47712?

CVE-2023-47712 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47712?

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-2023-47712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51810.

When was CVE-2023-47712 published?

CVE-2023-47712 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47712

CVE-2023-47712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51810
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 12.0 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges on the system due to improper permissions control. IBM X-Force ID: 271527.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47712?: IBM Security Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 12.0 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges on the system due to improper permissions control. IBM X-Force ID: 271527.
How severe is CVE-2023-47712?: CVE-2023-47712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47712?: CVE-2023-47712 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47712?: 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-2023-47712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51810.
When was CVE-2023-47712 published?: CVE-2023-47712 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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