CVE-2023-40683

Name: CVE-2023-40683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T01:15:08.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

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/264005VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264005VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40683?

How severe is CVE-2023-40683?

CVE-2023-40683 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40683?

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