How severe is CVE-2023-47742?

CVE-2023-47742 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-2023-47742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47742?

CVE-2023-47742 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47742?

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

Does CVE-2023-47742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51840.

When was CVE-2023-47742 published?

CVE-2023-47742 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47742

CVE-2023-47742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Security 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51840
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Security
Published: 2024-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar Suite Products 1.10.12.0 through 1.10.18.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 could disclose sensitive information using man in the middle techniques due to not correctly enforcing all aspects of certificate validation in some circumstances. IBM X-Force ID: 272533.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47742?: IBM QRadar Suite Products 1.10.12.0 through 1.10.18.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.11.0 could disclose sensitive information using man in the middle techniques due to not correctly enforcing all aspects of certificate validation in some circumstances. IBM X-Force ID: 272533.
How severe is CVE-2023-47742?: CVE-2023-47742 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-2023-47742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47742?: CVE-2023-47742 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51840.
When was CVE-2023-47742 published?: CVE-2023-47742 was published on 2024-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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