CVE-2023-25927

Name: CVE-2023-25927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-12T18:15:09.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25927 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3, 10.0.4, and 10.0.5 could allow an attacker to crash the webseald process using specially crafted HTTP requests resulting in loss of access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 247635.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3, 10.0.4, and 10.0.5 could allow an attacker to crash the webseald process using specially crafted HTTP requests resulting in loss of access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 247635.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.0
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.1
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.2
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.3
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.4
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247635VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6989653Broken Link
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6989653?_ga=2.22490043.1644592052.1684753176-785517468.1677620719Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247635VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6989653Broken Link

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25927?

How severe is CVE-2023-25927?

CVE-2023-25927 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25927?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-25927?

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Source: NVD / NIST