5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-33854
Multiple vulnerabilities affect IBM Db2® on Cloud Pak for Data, and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data.
Description

IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.8, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 could allow an authenticated user to bypass client-side validation and manipulate input data using man in the middle techniques.

INFO

Published Date :

June 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 30, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-33854 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm db2
2 Ibm cloud_pak_for_data
3 Ibm db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data
4 Ibm db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data
5 Ibm db2_warehouse
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Apply available security updates for Db2 and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data.
  • Update IBM Db2 and Db2 Warehouse software.
  • Validate client-side input rigorously.
  • Implement secure communication channels.
  • Restrict authenticated user access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-33854.

URL Resource
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277112 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 30, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.8 up to (excluding) 5.4 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.8 up to (excluding) 5.4 OR cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277112 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2023-33854', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T13:41:25.316058Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_warehouse_on_cloud_pak_for_data:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.8.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.8.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '5.3.0'}]}]
    Added Description IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.8, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 could allow an authenticated user to bypass client-side validation and manipulate input data using man in the middle techniques.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-294
    Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277112
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