4.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-38005
Improper Access Control and Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing vulnerabilities affect IBM Cloud Pak System[, ]
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 17, 2026, 10:18 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 20, 2026, 6:02 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-38005 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm cloud_pak_system
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update to a fixed version to address improper access controls.
  • Update IBM Cloud Pak System to a fixed version.
  • Verify access controls are properly configured.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-38005 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-38005.

URL Resource
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259955 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-38005 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Updated: 12 hours, 6 minutes ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Feb. 25, 2026, 2:42 p.m. This repo has been linked 90 different CVEs too.

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Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago
2 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Nov. 13, 2025, 5:30 a.m. This repo has been linked 194 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-38005 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-38005 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259955 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-284
    Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259955
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.3
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