CVE-2023-38273

HIGH

Published Feb 2, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-307

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-307 CWE-307

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cloud_pak_system	2.3.3.0 — 2.3.3.6
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All
ibm	cloud_pak_system	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260733 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105357 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260733 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105357

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38273? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-38273? +

CVE-2023-38273 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38273? +

CVE-2023-38273 affects products from ibm, specifically: cloud_pak_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38273? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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