CVE-2023-42029

Name: CVE-2023-42029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T00:15:12.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1, Advanced 10.1, 11.1, and TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1, Advanced 10.1, 11.1, and TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 266059.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatforms	8.1
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatforms	8.2
Ibm	Txseries For Multiplatforms	9.1
Ibm	Cics Tx	10.1
Ibm	Cics Tx	11.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266059VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063659Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063663Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266059VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063659Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063663Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42029?

How severe is CVE-2023-42029?

CVE-2023-42029 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42029?

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-2023-42029?

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Source: NVD / NIST