CVE-2023-23470

Name: CVE-2023-23470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-04T14:15:08.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23470 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated privileged administrator to gain elevated privileges in non-default configurations, as a result of improper SQL processing. By using a specially crafted SQL operation, the administrator could exploit the vulnerability to perform additional administrator operations. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated privileged administrator to gain elevated privileges in non-default configurations, as a result of improper SQL processing. By using a specially crafted SQL operation, the administrator could exploit the vulnerability to perform additional administrator operations. IBM X-Force ID: 244510.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2
Ibm	I	7.3
Ibm	I	7.4
Ibm	I	7.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244510VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6987767Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244510VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6987767Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23470?

How severe is CVE-2023-23470?

CVE-2023-23470 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23470?

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