CVE-2023-4608
CWE-89Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An authenticated XCC user with elevated privileges can perform blind SQL injection in limited cases through a crafted API command.
This affects ThinkSystem v2 and v3 servers with XCC; ThinkSystem v1 servers are not affected.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4608 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-4608 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts