CVE-2023-38738

Name: CVE-2023-38738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T01:15:08.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. If OpenPages is using Native authentication an attacker with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps could exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. If OpenPages is using Native authentication an attacker with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps could exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 262594.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-257

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Openpages With Watson	>= 8.3, < 8.3.0.2.7
Ibm	Openpages With Watson	9.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262594VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262594VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38738?

How severe is CVE-2023-38738?

CVE-2023-38738 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38738?

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