MEDIUM
CVE-2023-27545
CWE-525Published: February 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores information disclosure 4.6.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248947.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27545 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
IBM1 product(s)
cloud pak for data
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248947Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6965446Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248947Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6965446Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-27545
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-525
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 29, 2024
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27545 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.