How severe is CVE-2023-50955?

CVE-2023-50955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50955?

CVE-2023-50955 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50955?

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

Does CVE-2023-50955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55684.

When was CVE-2023-50955 published?

CVE-2023-50955 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50955

CVE-2023-50955 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55684
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated privileged user to obtain the absolute path of the web server installation which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 275777.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50955?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated privileged user to obtain the absolute path of the web server installation which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 275777.
How severe is CVE-2023-50955?: CVE-2023-50955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50955?: CVE-2023-50955 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55684.
When was CVE-2023-50955 published?: CVE-2023-50955 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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