CVE-2023-38273

IBM Cloud Pak System information disclosure

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.1.1, 2.3.2.0, and 2.3.3.7 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 260733.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Cloud Pak System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105357 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260733 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38273?
CVE-2023-38273 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38273?
To fix CVE-2023-38273, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38273 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38273 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38273?
CVE-2023-38273 affects IBM Cloud Pak System.
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