How severe is CVE-2023-50304?

CVE-2023-50304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50304 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50304?

CVE-2023-50304 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50304?

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-2023-50304 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50304 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55109.

When was CVE-2023-50304 published?

CVE-2023-50304 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50304

CVE-2023-50304 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55109
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors
Published: 2024-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access 9.7.2.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 273335.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50304?: IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access 9.7.2.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 273335.
How severe is CVE-2023-50304?: CVE-2023-50304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50304 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50304?: CVE-2023-50304 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50304?: 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-2023-50304 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50304 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55109.
When was CVE-2023-50304 published?: CVE-2023-50304 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_requirements_management_doors:9.7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_requirements_management_doors_web_access:9.7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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