How severe is CVE-2023-35899?

CVE-2023-35899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35899?

CVE-2023-35899 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35899?

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.

Does CVE-2023-35899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39891.

When was CVE-2023-35899 published?

CVE-2023-35899 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35899

CVE-2023-35899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39891
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 259354.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35899?: IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 259354.
How severe is CVE-2023-35899?: CVE-2023-35899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35899?: CVE-2023-35899 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35899?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-35899 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35899 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39891.
When was CVE-2023-35899 published?: CVE-2023-35899 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (39)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:18.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:19.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:20.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_011:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_012:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_013:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_015:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_016:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_018:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_021:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_023:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:22.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:22.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:23.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:23.0.1:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*

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