CVE-2023-22868

Name: CVE-2023-22868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-17T17:15:11.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 244117.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Aspera Faspex	<= 4.4.1	—
Ibm	Aspera Faspex	4.4.1	Patch Level 1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244117VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952319Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244117VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952319Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22868?

How severe is CVE-2023-22868?

CVE-2023-22868 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22868?

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