CVE-2023-27859

Name: CVE-2023-27859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-22T20:15:46.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database. IBM X-Force ID: 249205.

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

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 10.5.0.0, <= 10.5.0.11
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.1.0.0, <= 11.1.4.7
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5, <= 11.5.9

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249205VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0002/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105503Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249205VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0002/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105503Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27859?

How severe is CVE-2023-27859?

CVE-2023-27859 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27859?

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