CVE-2023-28513

Name: CVE-2023-28513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-19T02:15:09.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28513 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.3 CD and IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.2 LTS, under certain configurations, is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing messages. IBM X-Force ID: 250397.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM MQ 9.0 LTS, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.3 CD and IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 LTS, 9.3 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.2 LTS, under certain configurations, is vulnerable to a denial of service attack caused by an error processing messages. IBM X-Force ID: 250397.

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

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq	9.0.0.0
Ibm	Mq	9.1.0.0
Ibm	Mq	9.2.0
Ibm	Mq	9.3.0
Ibm	Mq Appliance	9.2.0.0
Ibm	Mq Appliance	9.3.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250397VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007421Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007731Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250397VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007421Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007731Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28513?

How severe is CVE-2023-28513?

CVE-2023-28513 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28513?

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