CVE-2023-43044

Name: CVE-2023-43044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-28T18:15:11.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 266893.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	License Metric Tool	< 9.2.33

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266893VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7040605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266893VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7040605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43044?

How severe is CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43044?

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-2023-43044?

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Source: NVD / NIST