How severe is CVE-2023-35018?

CVE-2023-35018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-35018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35018?

CVE-2023-35018 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35018?

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

When was CVE-2023-35018 published?

CVE-2023-35018 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35018

CVE-2023-35018 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 could allow a privileged use to upload arbitrary files due to improper file validation. IBM X-Force ID: 259382.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35018?: IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 could allow a privileged use to upload arbitrary files due to improper file validation. IBM X-Force ID: 259382.
How severe is CVE-2023-35018?: CVE-2023-35018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-35018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35018?: CVE-2023-35018 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-35018 published?: CVE-2023-35018 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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