How severe is CVE-2023-50959?

CVE-2023-50959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50959?

CVE-2023-50959 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50959?

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

Does CVE-2023-50959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55688.

When was CVE-2023-50959 published?

CVE-2023-50959 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50959

CVE-2023-50959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55688
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation
Published: 2024-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2,19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3,20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1,2 2.0.2, 23.0.1, and 23.0.2 may allow end users to query more documents than expected from a connected Enterprise Content Management system when configured to use a system account. IBM X-Force ID: 275938.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50959?: IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2,19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3,20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1,2 2.0.2, 23.0.1, and 23.0.2 may allow end users to query more documents than expected from a connected Enterprise Content Management system when configured to use a system account. IBM X-Force ID: 275938.
How severe is CVE-2023-50959?: CVE-2023-50959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50959?: CVE-2023-50959 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55688.
When was CVE-2023-50959 published?: CVE-2023-50959 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:22.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:22.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:23.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:23.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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