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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-43045 · published 23 October 2023

CVE-2023-43045: Ibm sterling partner engagement manager authentication bypass via alternate path vulnerability

Ibm · Sterling Partner Engagement Manager

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1.2, 6.2.0, and 6.2.2 could allow a remote user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 266896.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.73% · top 47.8% CWE-288 · Authentication bypass via alternate pathCWE-306 · Missing authentication for critical function
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.73%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1.2, 6.2.0, and 6.2.2 could allow a remote user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 266896.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266896 VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7057409 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266896 VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7057409 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-43045), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.