CVE-2023-50948: IBM Storage Fusion HCI information disclosure
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-50948 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in ibm storage_fusion_hci. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
Not severe (CVSS 6.5, adjacent network); no exploitation reported by the 5 checked sources
Source freshness unavailable
How is this decided?Timeline
- 08-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Storage Fusion HCI 2.1.0 through 2.6.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 275671.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.50% on 04-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-259Use of Hard-coded PasswordThe product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound authentication to external components.
- CWE-798Use of Hard-coded CredentialsThe product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
Affected systems
Known conditions: adjacent network, no authentication, no user interaction (CVSS vector). Other conditions: not stated in public data.
Ibm1 product
- storage_fusion_hci≥ 2.1.0, ≤ 2.6.1 | ≥ 2.1.0, < 2.7.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105509Vendor Advisory