How severe is CVE-2023-35017?

CVE-2023-35017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-35017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35017?

CVE-2023-35017 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35017?

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

Does CVE-2023-35017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39054.

When was CVE-2023-35017 published?

CVE-2023-35017 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35017

CVE-2023-35017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39054
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2025-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager can transmit user credentials in clear text that could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35017?: IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager can transmit user credentials in clear text that could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques.
How severe is CVE-2023-35017?: CVE-2023-35017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-35017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35017?: CVE-2023-35017 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-35017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39054.
When was CVE-2023-35017 published?: CVE-2023-35017 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_governance:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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