How severe is CVE-2023-35020?

CVE-2023-35020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-35020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35020?

CVE-2023-35020 affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35020?

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

Does CVE-2023-35020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39057.

When was CVE-2023-35020 published?

CVE-2023-35020 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35020

CVE-2023-35020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Control Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39057
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Control Center
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 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: 257874.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35020?: IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 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: 257874.
How severe is CVE-2023-35020?: CVE-2023-35020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-35020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35020?: CVE-2023-35020 affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-35020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39057.
When was CVE-2023-35020 published?: CVE-2023-35020 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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