What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27871?

CVE-2023-27871 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-27871?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-27871. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Aspera Faspex CVE-2023-27871

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2023-03-21 psirt@us.ibm.com

SQLi IBM Aspera Faspex

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-89 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query. IBM X-Force ID: 249613. Affected products include: Ibm Aspera Faspex.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive credential information for an external user, using a specially crafted SQL query. IBM X-Force ID: 249613.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.9%

Top 44% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.9%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +38

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL Injection HIGH

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:patch_level_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:4.4.2:patch_level_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964694 ADVISORY https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249613

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