How severe is CVE-2023-35016?

CVE-2023-35016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-35016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35016?

CVE-2023-35016 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35016?

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

When was CVE-2023-35016 published?

CVE-2023-35016 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35016

CVE-2023-35016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2023-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257772.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35016?: IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257772.
How severe is CVE-2023-35016?: CVE-2023-35016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-35016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35016?: CVE-2023-35016 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-35016 published?: CVE-2023-35016 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_governance:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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