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IBM CVE-2023-50301

| EUVDEUVD-2023-55106 LOW
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CWE-532)
2025-10-01 psirt@us.ibm.com
1.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A09:2021 - Security Logging and Monitoring Failures
ASVS 5.0
V7 - Error Handling and Logging Log coverage, monitoring, alerting
Impact

Exposed information (credentials, internal paths, user data, configuration) can be leveraged for further attacks or regulatory violations. With a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW), this represents a low risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker triggers error conditions or accesses improperly protected endpoints to extract sensitive internal information from the application.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 13, 2026

IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 13, 2026 - 18:18 CVSS 1.9

RemediationAI

Implement proper access controls. Sanitize error messages in production. Review logging practices to avoid capturing sensitive data.

Affected VersionsENISA

Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1

Affected Packages

euvd transformation_extender_advanced no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Information disclosure occurs when an application inadvertently reveals sensitive data to unauthorized actors through error messages, logs, or improper access controls. This vulnerability is classified as Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (CWE-532).

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 1.9 LOW
AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2023-50301 is a low-severity vulnerability involving log exposure (CVSS 1.9). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard log exposure mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
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
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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