CVE-2023-38735

Name: CVE-2023-38735
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-22T02:15:07.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38735 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. IBM X-Force ID: 262482.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Dashboards On Cloud Pak For Data	4.7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262482VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031207Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262482VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031207Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38735?

How severe is CVE-2023-38735?

CVE-2023-38735 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38735?

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-2023-38735?

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Source: NVD / NIST