CVE-2023-50938

Name: CVE-2023-50938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-02T02:15:17.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 275128.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-451

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Powersc	1.3
Ibm	Powersc	2.0
Ibm	Powersc	2.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275128VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7113759Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275128VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7113759Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50938?

How severe is CVE-2023-50938?

CVE-2023-50938 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50938?

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-2023-50938?

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Source: NVD / NIST