CVE-2023-38018

Name: CVE-2023-38018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:10.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0 PL2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260574.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0 PL2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260574.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Aspera Shares	1.10.0	Patch Level2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7164325Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38018?

IBM Aspera Shares 1.10.0 PL2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 260574.

How severe is CVE-2023-38018?

CVE-2023-38018 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38018?

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