CVE-2023-43018

IBM CICS TX privilege escalation

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.

Categories

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM CICS TX Standard
Affected: IBM CICS TX Advanced
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266163 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063668 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43018?
CVE-2023-43018 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43018?
To fix CVE-2023-43018, 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-2023-43018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-43018 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-2023-43018?
CVE-2023-43018 affects IBM CICS TX Standard, IBM CICS TX Advanced.
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