CVE-2023-38734

Name: CVE-2023-38734
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T22:15:08.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38734 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.1 is vulnerable to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory. IBM X-Force ID: 262481. . EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.1 is vulnerable to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory. IBM X-Force ID: 262481.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	>= 21.0.0, <= 21.0.7.1
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	23.0.0
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	23.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262481VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7028227Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262481VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7028227Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38734?

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.1 is vulnerable to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory. IBM X-Force ID: 262481.

How severe is CVE-2023-38734?

CVE-2023-38734 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38734?

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-2023-38734?

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Source: NVD / NIST