CVE-2023-45188: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbit

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-45188 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting engineering lifecycle optimization publishing. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm engineering lifecycle optimization publishing DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.2 · 7.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing || rpm -q engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing || engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing sudo apt install engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing sudo dnf downgrade engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add engineering-lifecycle-optimization-publishing

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-45188?

engineering lifecycle optimization publishing: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45188 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45188 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-45188 affect?

CVE-2023-45188 affects engineering lifecycle optimization publishing. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could

How urgent is CVE-2023-45188?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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