CVE-2023-40691

Name: CVE-2023-40691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-18T21:15:08.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 may reveal sensitive information contained in application configuration to developer and administrator users. IBM X-Force ID: 264805.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 may reveal sensitive information contained in application configuration to developer and administrator users. IBM X-Force ID: 264805.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	18.0.0
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	18.0.2
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	19.0.1
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	19.0.3
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	20.0.1
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	20.0.3
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	21.0.1
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	21.0.3
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	22.0.2
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	23.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264805VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096365Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264805VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096365Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40691?

How severe is CVE-2023-40691?

CVE-2023-40691 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40691?

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-2023-40691?

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Source: NVD / NIST