CVE-2023-38005
Received Received - Intake
Improper Access Control in IBM Cloud Pak System Allows Unauthorized Actions

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2023-38005
EUVD
EUVD-2023-41832
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.3.6
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.3.7
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.4.0
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.4.1
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.5.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.4.0, 2.3.4.1, and 2.3.5.0. It allows an authenticated user to perform unauthorized tasks due to improper access controls.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to carry out tasks they are not authorized to perform, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or actions within the IBM Cloud Pak System environment.

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