CVE-2023-23481

Name: CVE-2023-23481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-08T02:15:09.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23481 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1, 6.2, and 6.2.1 is vulnerable to stored 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 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1, 6.2, and 6.2.1 is vulnerable to stored 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: 245889.

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

0.37%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling Partner Engagement Manager	>= 6.1.2, < 6.1.2.8
Ibm	Sterling Partner Engagement Manager	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.0.6
Ibm	Sterling Partner Engagement Manager	>= 6.2.1, < 6.2.1.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/245889VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001561Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/245889VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001561Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23481?

How severe is CVE-2023-23481?

CVE-2023-23481 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23481?

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