CVE-2023-43018

Name: CVE-2023-43018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T00:15:12.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cics Tx	10.1
Ibm	Cics Tx	11.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266163VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063668Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266163VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063668Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43018?

How severe is CVE-2023-43018?

CVE-2023-43018 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43018?

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