Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-35288 is an IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 information disclosure issue. A remote unauthenticated user could obtain sensitive information that may help further attacks. The published severity is medium, with confidentiality impact only and no stated integrity or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate priority. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but unauthenticated network information disclosure can support later compromise. Prioritize exposed production systems first.
Technical view
The supplied CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.3: network reachable, low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. The bundle identifies only IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Verify Information Queue version 10.0.2, especially where the service is reachable over a network. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The issue is plausible to validate remotely because the CVSS vector is network, no privileges, and no user interaction, but no exploit details are provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: IBM identifies sensitive information disclosure and X-Force ID 230818, but the supplied bundle does not include CWE, detailed vulnerable component, exploit method, or fixed version. Avoid assuming broader IBM Security Verify exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory IBM Security Verify Information Queue deployments and identify version 10.0.2.
- Review IBM support guidance for the official fix or workaround.
- Apply IBM-recommended remediation after confirming operational compatibility.
- Restrict network access to the service where business use allows.
- Monitor exposed instances for unusual unauthenticated access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 is deployed.
- Check IBM advisory details against installed version and maintenance level.
- Review configuration for unintended external network exposure.
- Assess logs for suspicious access to affected service endpoints.
- Document remediation status and any compensating access controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/I:N/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/I:N/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/I:N/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6606831CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-sv-cve202235288-info-disc (230818)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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