CVE-2023-38728

Name: CVE-2023-38728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T22:15:11.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% 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 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5, < 11.5.8
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262258VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047489Not Applicable
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047478Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262258VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047489Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38728?

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

How severe is CVE-2023-38728?

CVE-2023-38728 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38728?

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-2023-38728?

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Source: NVD / NIST