CVE-2023-38265: Improper Access Control and Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing vulnerabilities affect IBM Cloud Pak System[, ]

Published Feb 6, 2026
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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

IBM

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak System>=2.3.3.6<=2.3.5.0
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
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

Remediation

Information

This Security Bulletin applies to IBM Cloud Pak System, IBM Cloud Pak System Software, IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite. For Intel releases, IBM strongly recommends addressing this vulnerability now by upgrading to  v2.3.4.1 Interim Fix 1 or latest upgrade to Cloud Pak System 2.3.6.1 , For Power, contact IBM Support. For unsupported versions the recommendation is to upgrade/migrate to supported version of the product.

Event History

Feb 6, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38265?

CVE-2023-38265 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive directory information to unauthenticated attackers.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in CVE-2023-38265?

CVE-2023-38265 addresses improper access control and exposure of information through directory listing vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of IBM Cloud Pak System are affected by CVE-2023-38265?

CVE-2023-38265 affects IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3.3.6 to 2.3.5.0, including specific prior versions.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-38265?

To fix CVE-2023-38265, upgrading to a patched version of IBM Cloud Pak System is recommended.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-38265?

The potential consequences of CVE-2023-38265 include unauthorized access to sensitive folder location information, which could lead to further attacks.

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