How severe is CVE-2023-49878?

CVE-2023-49878 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-2023-49878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49878?

CVE-2023-49878 primarily affects Ibm Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-vec Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49878?

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

When was CVE-2023-49878 published?

CVE-2023-49878 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49878

CVE-2023-49878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-vec Firmware 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-vec Firmware
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM System Storage Virtualization Engine TS7700 3957-VEC, 3948-VED and 3957-VEC could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 272652.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49878?: IBM System Storage Virtualization Engine TS7700 3957-VEC, 3948-VED and 3957-VEC could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 272652.
How severe is CVE-2023-49878?: CVE-2023-49878 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-2023-49878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49878?: CVE-2023-49878 primarily affects Ibm Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-vec Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49878 published?: CVE-2023-49878 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:virtualization_engine_ts7760_3957-vec_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:virtualization_engine_ts7770_3957-ved_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:virtualization_engine_ts7770_3948-ved_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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