How severe is CVE-2023-49886?

CVE-2023-49886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49886?

CVE-2023-49886 affects Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49886?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-49886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53786.

When was CVE-2023-49886 published?

CVE-2023-49886 was published on 2025-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49886

CVE-2023-49886 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53786
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced
Published: 2025-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Standards Processing Engine 10.0.1.10 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe java deserialization. By sending specially crafted input, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49886?: IBM Standards Processing Engine 10.0.1.10 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe java deserialization. By sending specially crafted input, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-49886?: CVE-2023-49886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49886?: CVE-2023-49886 affects Ibm Transformation Extender Advanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-49886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53786.
When was CVE-2023-49886 published?: CVE-2023-49886 was published on 2025-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7247179

Affected products (1)

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

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