IBM WebSphere App Server 8.5/9.0: weak security due to local config encoding
CVE-2023-35890 Published on July 7, 2023
IBM WebSphere Application Server information disclosure
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-35890 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-35890
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5, 9.0 is affected by CVE-2023-35890Exploit Probability
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