CVE-2023-45188

Name: CVE-2023-45188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-09T13:15:49.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45188 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing	7.0.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing	7.0.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268751Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156757Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268751Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156757Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45188?

How severe is CVE-2023-45188?

CVE-2023-45188 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45188?

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