How severe is CVE-2022-35898?

CVE-2022-35898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-35898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35898?

CVE-2022-35898 affects Opentext Bizmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35898?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-35898 published?

CVE-2022-35898 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35898

CVE-2022-35898 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opentext Bizmanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Opentext Bizmanager
Published: 2023-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenText BizManager before 16.6.0.1 does not perform proper validation during the change-password operation. This allows any authenticated user to change the password of any other user, including the Administrator account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35898?: OpenText BizManager before 16.6.0.1 does not perform proper validation during the change-password operation. This allows any authenticated user to change the password of any other user, including the Administrator account.
How severe is CVE-2022-35898?: CVE-2022-35898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-35898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35898?: CVE-2022-35898 affects Opentext Bizmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-35898 published?: CVE-2022-35898 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:bizmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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