How severe is CVE-2023-50938?

CVE-2023-50938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50938?

CVE-2023-50938 primarily affects Ibm Powersc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50938?

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

Does CVE-2023-50938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55669.

When was CVE-2023-50938 published?

CVE-2023-50938 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50938

CVE-2023-50938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powersc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-451.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55669
Weakness: CWE-451
Affected product: Ibm Powersc
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 275128.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50938?: IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 275128.
How severe is CVE-2023-50938?: CVE-2023-50938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50938?: CVE-2023-50938 primarily affects Ibm Powersc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55669.
When was CVE-2023-50938 published?: CVE-2023-50938 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powersc:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powersc:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powersc:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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