CVE-2023-47741

Name: CVE-2023-47741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-18T20:15:08.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-47741 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, IBM i Db2 Mirror for i 7.4 and 7.5 web browser clients may leave clear-text passwords in browser memory that can be viewed using common browser tools before the memory is garbage collected. A malicious actor with access to the victim's PC could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the IBM i operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 272532.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Mirror For I	7.4
Ibm	Db2 Mirror For I	7.5
Ibm	I	7.3
Ibm	I	7.4
Ibm	I	7.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097785Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097801Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097785Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7097801Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47741?

How severe is CVE-2023-47741?

CVE-2023-47741 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47741?

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-2023-47741?

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Source: NVD / NIST