CVE-2023-22863

Name: CVE-2023-22863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-18T19:15:12.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22863 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Robotic Process Automation 20.12.0 through 21.0.2 defaults to HTTP in some RPA commands when the prefix is not explicitly specified in the URL. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation 20.12.0 through 21.0.2 defaults to HTTP in some RPA commands when the prefix is not explicitly specified in the URL. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 244109.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	< 21.0.3
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation As A Service	< 21.0.3
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak	< 21.0.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244109VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6855837Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244109VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6855837Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22863?

How severe is CVE-2023-22863?

CVE-2023-22863 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22863?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST