CVE-2023-27290

Name: CVE-2023-27290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-03T23:15:12.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 8.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27290 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Docker based datastores for IBM Instana (IBM Observability with Instana 239-0 through 239-2, 241-0 through 241-2, and 243-0) do not currently require authentication. Due to this, an attacker within the network could access the datastores with read/write access. EPSS estimates a 8.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Docker based datastores for IBM Instana (IBM Observability with Instana 239-0 through 239-2, 241-0 through 241-2, and 243-0) do not currently require authentication. Due to this, an attacker within the network could access the datastores with read/write access. IBM X-Force ID: 248737.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.57%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Observability With Instana	>= 239-0, <= 239-2
Ibm	Observability With Instana	>= 241-0, <= 241-2
Ibm	Observability With Instana	243-0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171770/IBM-Instana-243-0-Missing-Authentication.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248737VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6959969Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171770/IBM-Instana-243-0-Missing-Authentication.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248737VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6959969Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27290?

How severe is CVE-2023-27290?

CVE-2023-27290 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27290?

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