CVE-2023-45189

Name: CVE-2023-45189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T23:15:08.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45189 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation and IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.10, 23.0.0 through 23.0.10 may result in access to client vault credentials. This difficult to exploit vulnerability could allow a low privileged attacker to programmatically access client vault credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation and IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.10, 23.0.0 through 23.0.10 may result in access to client vault credentials. This difficult to exploit vulnerability could allow a low privileged attacker to programmatically access client vault credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 268752.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak	>= 21.0.0, <= 21.0.7
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation For Cloud Pak	>= 23.0.0, <= 23.0.10

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268752VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065204Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268752VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065204Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45189?

How severe is CVE-2023-45189?

CVE-2023-45189 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45189?

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