IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.3.5.0 exposure of information through directory listing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.1.0/2.3.3.7/2.3.4.0/2.3.4.1/2.3.5.0. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in exposure of information through directory listing. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-38265. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.1.0/2.3.3.7/2.3.4.0/2.3.4.1/2.3.5.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exposure of information through directory listing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-548. A directory listing is inappropriately exposed, yielding potentially sensitive information to attackers. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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 disclose folder location information to an unauthenticated attacker that could aid in further attacks against the system.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-38265 since 07/14/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/23/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1083 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Exposure of information through directory listing
CWE: CWE-548 / CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/14/2023 CVE reserved
02/17/2026 +949 days Advisory disclosed
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/23/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38265 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38265
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346362

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2026 21:10
Updated: 02/23/2026 15:48
Changes: 02/17/2026 21:10 (63), 02/23/2026 15:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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