CVE-2023-38268

Name: CVE-2023-38268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-01T20:15:07.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 260585.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 260585.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	>= 11.7.0.0, < 11.7.1.0
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	>= 11.7.0.0, < 11.7.1.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260585VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7067682Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260585VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7067682Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38268?

How severe is CVE-2023-38268?

CVE-2023-38268 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38268?

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-2023-38268?

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Source: NVD / NIST