CVE-2023-38366

Name: CVE-2023-38366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-01T03:15:06.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38366 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Filenet Content Manager Component 5.5.8.0, 5.5.10.0, and 5.5.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Filenet Content Manager Component 5.5.8.0, 5.5.10.0, and 5.5.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 261115.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.8
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.10
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.11

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261115VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7039783Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261115VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7039783Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38366?

How severe is CVE-2023-38366?

CVE-2023-38366 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38366?

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