CVE-2023-43018: ibm cics_tx Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 02-11-2023Last modified 05-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-43018 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in ibm cics_tx. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 5.9–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary PrivilegesThe product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Ibm3 products
- cics_tx10.1 | 11.1
- cics tx advanced10.1, 11.1
- cics tx standard11.1
1 vendor · 3 products