How severe is CVE-2023-35897?

CVE-2023-35897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35897 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-2023-35897?

CVE-2023-35897 primarily affects Ibm Storage Protect. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35897?

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

When was CVE-2023-35897 published?

CVE-2023-35897 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35897

CVE-2023-35897 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Protect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ibm Storage Protect
Published: 2023-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.19.0 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system using a specially crafted file, caused by a DLL hijacking flaw. IBM X-Force ID: 259246.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35897?: IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.19.0 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system using a specially crafted file, caused by a DLL hijacking flaw. IBM X-Force ID: 259246.
How severe is CVE-2023-35897?: CVE-2023-35897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35897 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-2023-35897?: CVE-2023-35897 primarily affects Ibm Storage Protect. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-35897 published?: CVE-2023-35897 was published on 2023-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect:*:*:*:*:virtual_environments\:_data_protection_for_hyper-v:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect:*:*:*:*:virtual_environments\:_data_protection_for_vmware:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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