CVE-2022-35720

Name: CVE-2022-35720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-08T19:15:11.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.1.0 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms during installation that could allow a local attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 231373.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	6.1.0
Ibm	Sterling Secure Proxy	6.0.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890663Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890669Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35720?

How severe is CVE-2022-35720?

CVE-2022-35720 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35720?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-35720?

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Source: NVD / NIST