CVE-2023-38271
IBM Cloud Pak System information disclosure
Description
IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, and 2.3.3.7 iFix1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from log files.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 25, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2025, 5:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | 
Solution
- Update IBM Cloud Pak System to a secure version.
- Review and restrict access to log files.
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-2023-38271.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159533 | Vendor Advisory | 
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
            While CVE identifies
            specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
            weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-38271 is
            associated with the following CWEs:
        
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
            (CAPEC)
            stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
            approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-38271
            weaknesses.
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                CVE-2023-38271 vulnerability over time.
            
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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                            Initial Analysis by [email protected]Aug. 13, 2025 Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.3:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159533 Types: Vendor Advisory 
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                            New CVE Received by [email protected]Jan. 25, 2025 Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.0, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.3 iFix1, 2.3.3.4, 2.3.3.5, 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, and 2.3.3.7 iFix1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from log files. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159533 
 
                         
                         
                         
                                             
                                            