MEDIUM
CVE-2023-38005
CWE-284Published: February 17, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.2th
Official Description
IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.4.0, 2.3.4.1, and 2.3.5.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized tasks due to improper access controls.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38005 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
IBM1 product
cloud pak system
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259955Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-38005
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 17, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-38005 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.