CVE-2023-28958

Name: CVE-2023-28958
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-10T16:15:50.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28958 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 251782.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Watson Knowledge Catalog On Cloud Pak For Data	4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251782VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009747Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251782VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009747Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28958?

How severe is CVE-2023-28958?

CVE-2023-28958 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28958?

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Source: NVD / NIST