CVE-2023-26282

Physical file modification via externally controlled paths

Published Mar 5, 2024 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

External path control in IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0 through 4.6.3 allows physically proximate attackers to modify files or data. IBM maps the flaw to CWE-73, but neither the CNA record nor IBM's bulletin identifies the affected file-handling component or unchecked path operation. Exploitation requires physical access and specific system knowledge; the published impact is limited to unauthorized file or data modification.

CVSS severity4.2
Medium
EPSS probability0.24%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

External path control in IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0 through 4.6.3 allows physically proximate attackers to modify files or data. IBM maps the flaw to CWE-73, but neither the CNA record nor IBM's bulletin identifies the affected file-handling component or unchecked path operation. Exploitation requires physical access and specific system knowledge; the published impact is limited to unauthorized file or data modification.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-26282
Published
Mar 5, 2024
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores
Classifications
CWE-73, T1565.001
Attack vector
physical
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 5, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 2, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=4.6.0 <=4.6.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorphysical
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Watson CP4D Data Storesversion=4.6.0 <=4.6.3

Published CVSS scores

4.2IBM CorporationCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorphysical
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-73External Control of File Name or Path
T1565.001Stored Data Manipulation

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