How severe is CVE-2023-50962?

CVE-2023-50962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50962?

CVE-2023-50962 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-2023-50962?

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

Does CVE-2023-50962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55691.

When was CVE-2023-50962 published?

CVE-2023-50962 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50962

CVE-2023-50962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powersc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55691
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Powersc
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 MFA does not implement the "HTTP Strict Transport Security" (HSTS) web security policy mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 276004.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50962?: IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 MFA does not implement the "HTTP Strict Transport Security" (HSTS) web security policy mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 276004.
How severe is CVE-2023-50962?: CVE-2023-50962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50962?: CVE-2023-50962 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-2023-50962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55691.
When was CVE-2023-50962 published?: CVE-2023-50962 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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