CVE-2023-35890 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper encoding in a local configuration file. IBM X-Force ID: 258637.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5.5.23

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007857Broken Link
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007857Vendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007857Broken Link
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007857Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-35890?

CVE-2023-35890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper encoding in a local configuration file. IBM X-Force ID: 258637.

How severe is CVE-2023-35890?

CVE-2023-35890 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-35890?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.