How severe is CVE-2023-50313?

CVE-2023-50313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50313?

CVE-2023-50313 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50313?

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

Does CVE-2023-50313 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50313 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55118.

When was CVE-2023-50313 published?

CVE-2023-50313 was published on 2024-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50313

CVE-2023-50313 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55118
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2024-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security for outbound TLS connections caused by a failure to honor user configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 274812.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50313?: IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security for outbound TLS connections caused by a failure to honor user configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 274812.
How severe is CVE-2023-50313?: CVE-2023-50313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50313?: CVE-2023-50313 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50313?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50313 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50313 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55118.
When was CVE-2023-50313 published?: CVE-2023-50313 was published on 2024-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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