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CVE-2023-23487: IBM Db2 audit logging

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to insufficient audit logging. IBM X-Force ID: 245918.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-23487 means affected IBM Db2 versions may not record enough audit information. The main business issue is weaker accountability and incident reconstruction, not direct data theft or outage. It is rated medium with low integrity impact and requires an authenticated, low-privileged actor.

Executive priority

Treat as a governance and detection-risk item. It is not described as remote code execution or data disclosure, but it can reduce confidence in audit trails. Prioritize where Db2 supports regulated workloads, sensitive investigations, or compliance reporting.

Technical view

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, including Db2 Connect Server, versions 11.1 and 11.5 are reported vulnerable to insufficient audit logging. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Db2 LUW or Db2 Connect Server 11.1 or 11.5. The bundle does not identify other affected products, specific configurations, or fixed build levels.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The condition appears post-authentication: an actor with low privileges may perform activity that is not sufficiently captured in Db2 audit logs.

Researcher notes

The bundle gives CVSS, affected major versions, and IBM X-Force ID 245918, but not the exact missing audit events or fix levels. Avoid asserting exploitability beyond the vector: network access, low privileges, no user interaction.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 7010567 for supported fixes or interim guidance.
  • Prioritize Db2 11.1 and 11.5 assets in regulated or high-audit environments.
  • Check NetApp advisory only for relevant NetApp-managed exposure.
  • Strengthen external monitoring where Db2 audit logs are security-critical.
  • Document any compensating controls until vendor guidance is applied.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Db2 LUW and Db2 Connect Server instances and versions.
  • Confirm whether any instance runs version 11.1 or 11.5.
  • Review audit logging coverage for security-relevant Db2 actions.
  • Check SIEM dependencies on Db2-native audit events.
  • Track remediation status against IBM advisory guidance.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-23487Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDb2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows11.1 ,11.5unaffected
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