How severe is CVE-2023-49883?

CVE-2023-49883 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-2023-49883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49883?

CVE-2023-49883 affects Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49883?

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

Does CVE-2023-49883 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49883 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53783.

When was CVE-2023-49883 published?

CVE-2023-49883 was published on 2025-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49883

CVE-2023-49883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53783
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced
Published: 2025-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49883?: IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-49883?: CVE-2023-49883 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-2023-49883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49883?: CVE-2023-49883 affects Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49883?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49883 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49883 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53783.
When was CVE-2023-49883 published?: CVE-2023-49883 was published on 2025-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7246885

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:transformation_extender_advanced:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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