CVE-2023-27861

Name: CVE-2023-27861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-05T01:15:45.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component 8.8.0 and 8.9.0 transmits sensitive information in cleartext that could be intercepted by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 249208.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component 8.8.0 and 8.9.0 transmits sensitive information in cleartext that could be intercepted by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 249208.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Application Suite	8.8.0
Ibm	Maximo Application Suite	8.9.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249208VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6999917Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249208VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6999917Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27861?

How severe is CVE-2023-27861?

CVE-2023-27861 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27861?

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