What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27863?

CVE-2023-27863 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-27863?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-27863. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Spectrum Protect CVE-2023-27863

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2023-05-12 psirt@us.ibm.com

Information Disclosure IBM Spectrum Protect

4.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 12, 2023 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionNVD

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server 10.1.13, under specific configurations, could allow an elevated user to obtain SMB credentials that may be used to access vSnap data stores. IBM X-Force ID: 249325.

AnalysisAI

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server 10.1.13, under specific configurations, could allow an elevated user to obtain SMB credentials that may be used to access vSnap data stores. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Server 10.1.13, under specific configurations, could allow an elevated user to obtain SMB credentials that may be used to access vSnap data stores. IBM X-Force ID: 249325. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.