CVE-2023-38003

Name: CVE-2023-38003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T01:15:08.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38003 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 260214.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 260214.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260214VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0001/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7078681Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260214VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0001/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7078681Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38003?

How severe is CVE-2023-38003?

CVE-2023-38003 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38003?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38003?

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Source: NVD / NIST