Strix
26.1K

CVE-2023-38736

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2023-38736 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmQradar Wincollect>= 10.0, < 10.1.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38736?
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.6, when installed to run as ADMIN or SYSTEM, is vulnerable to a local escalation of privilege attack that a normal user could utilize to gain SYSTEM permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 262542.
How severe is CVE-2023-38736?
CVE-2023-38736 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38736?
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-2023-38736?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST