CVE-2023-38005 Missing authorization in Cloud Pak System

Medium 4.3 Published 17 Feb 2026 Updated 18 Feb 2026

Authenticated users can perform unauthorized tasks and access information due to improper access controls in IBM Cloud Pak System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38005?

CVE-2023-38005 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System, published on 17 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Cloud Pak System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-38005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qvc7-4wrw-mpgp.