How severe is CVE-2023-50314?

CVE-2023-50314 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-2023-50314 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-2023-50314?

CVE-2023-50314 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50314?

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

Does CVE-2023-50314 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50314 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55119.

When was CVE-2023-50314 published?

CVE-2023-50314 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50314

CVE-2023-50314 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55119
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.8 could allow an attacker with access to the network to conduct spoofing attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a certificate issued by a trusted authority to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 274713.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50314?: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.8 could allow an attacker with access to the network to conduct spoofing attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a certificate issued by a trusted authority to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 274713.
How severe is CVE-2023-50314?: CVE-2023-50314 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-2023-50314 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-2023-50314?: CVE-2023-50314 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50314?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50314 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50314 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55119.
When was CVE-2023-50314 published?: CVE-2023-50314 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:liberty:*:*:*

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