CVE-2023-42006

IBM i information disclosure

Description

IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information caused by improper authority checks. IBM X-Force ID: 265266.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM i
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7085891 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265266 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42006?
CVE-2023-42006 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42006?
To fix CVE-2023-42006, 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-2023-42006 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42006 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-2023-42006?
CVE-2023-42006 affects IBM i.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.