How severe is CVE-2023-35893?

CVE-2023-35893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35893?

CVE-2023-35893 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35893?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-35893 published?

CVE-2023-35893 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35893

CVE-2023-35893 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.6, 11.3, 11.4, and 11.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 258824.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35893?: IBM Security Guardium 10.6, 11.3, 11.4, and 11.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 258824.
How severe is CVE-2023-35893?: CVE-2023-35893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35893?: CVE-2023-35893 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-35893 published?: CVE-2023-35893 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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