CVE-2023-49883: IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-49883 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting transformation extender advanced. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-521
Published	2025-10-01
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

2025-10-01 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm transformation extender advanced DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy transformation-extender-advanced || rpm -q transformation-extender-advanced || transformation-extender-advanced --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison transformation-extender-advanced sudo apt install transformation-extender-advanced=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold transformation-extender-advanced

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

dnf --showduplicates list transformation-extender-advanced sudo dnf downgrade transformation-extender-advanced-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add transformation-extender-advanced

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49883?

transformation extender advanced: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49883 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49883 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-2023-49883 affect?

CVE-2023-49883 affects transformation extender advanced. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 10.0.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49883?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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