CVE-2023-43021

Name: CVE-2023-43021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-01T21:15:08.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 266167.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	>= 11.7.0.0, < 11.7.1.0
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	>= 11.7.0.0, < 11.7.1.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266167VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7074317Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266167VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7074317Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43021?

How severe is CVE-2023-43021?

CVE-2023-43021 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43021?

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-2023-43021?

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Source: NVD / NIST