CVE-2023-25927: IBM Security Verify Access · Improper Input Validation
Affects IBM Security Verify AccessSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 73% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 May 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ibmibm/security-verify-accesspkg:rpm/ibm/security-verify-accessOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately assess their deployment of IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0.0 through 10.0.5 and plan for patching as soon as vendor updates become available. In the absence of patches, organizations can implement network-level protections such as web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to detect and block malformed HTTP requests targeting the webseald process. Monitoring and alerting on unusual HTTP request patterns or repeated crashes of webseald can provide early warning. Restricting network access to the webseald service to trusted sources and enforcing strict input validation at perimeter devices can reduce exposure. Additionally, implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms for authentication services can mitigate availability impact. Regularly reviewing logs and conducting penetration testing focused on input validation can help identify exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain close communication with IBM for timely patch releases and advisories.
Description
IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3, 10.0.4, and 10.0.5 could allow an attacker to crash the webseald process using specially crafted HTTP requests resulting in loss of access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 247635.