How severe is CVE-2023-35888?

CVE-2023-35888 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-2023-35888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35888?

CVE-2023-35888 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35888?

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

Does CVE-2023-35888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39880.

When was CVE-2023-35888 published?

CVE-2023-35888 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35888

CVE-2023-35888 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39880
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2024-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 258375.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35888?: IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 258375.
How severe is CVE-2023-35888?: CVE-2023-35888 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-2023-35888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35888?: CVE-2023-35888 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-35888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39880.
When was CVE-2023-35888 published?: CVE-2023-35888 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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