How severe is CVE-2023-35906?

CVE-2023-35906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-35906 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-2023-35906?

CVE-2023-35906 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35906?

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

When was CVE-2023-35906 published?

CVE-2023-35906 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35906

CVE-2023-35906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-291.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-291
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacked to bypass IP restrictions due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 259649.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35906?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacked to bypass IP restrictions due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 259649.
How severe is CVE-2023-35906?: CVE-2023-35906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-35906 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-2023-35906?: CVE-2023-35906 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-35906 published?: CVE-2023-35906 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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