CVE-2023-35016

Name: CVE-2023-35016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-31T01:15:09.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257772.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Governance	10.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25772Not Applicable, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7014397Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25772Not Applicable, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7014397Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35016?

How severe is CVE-2023-35016?

CVE-2023-35016 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35016?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST