CVE-2023-42031

Name: CVE-2023-42031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-25T18:17:31.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42031 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1, CICS TX Standard CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 266016.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, 8.1, 8.2, and 9.1, CICS TX Standard CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service due to uncontrolled resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 266016.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th 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/266061VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056429Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056433Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266061VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056429Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7056433Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42031?

How severe is CVE-2023-42031?

CVE-2023-42031 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42031?

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