CVE-2023-25681

Name: CVE-2023-25681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-05T20:16:00.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25681 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on. IBM X-Force ID: 247033.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-308

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Virtualize	8.5.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247033Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962203Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247033Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962203Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25681?

How severe is CVE-2023-25681?

CVE-2023-25681 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25681?

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