How severe is CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-35720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35720?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-35720 published?

CVE-2022-35720 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35720

CVE-2022-35720 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server
Published: 2023-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35720?: IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.
How severe is CVE-2022-35720?: CVE-2022-35720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-35720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35720?: CVE-2022-35720 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-35720 published?: CVE-2022-35720 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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