CVE-2023-35894: IBM Control Center HOST header injection

Published Mar 7, 2025
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Updated

IBM Control Center 6.2.1 through 6.3.1 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Control Center is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Control Center<=6.2.1
IBM Control Center<=6.3.1
IBM Sterling Control Center=6.2.1
IBM Sterling Control Center=6.3.1
IBM Control Center>=6.2.1<=6.3.1

Event History

Mar 7, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 20, 57206
Event
via NVD·09:32 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35894?

CVE-2023-35894 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for various attacks such as cross-site scripting and cache poisoning.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-35894?

To fix CVE-2023-35894, upgrade IBM Control Center to version 6.3.1 or apply the available patches for versions 6.2.1 and 6.3.1.

3

Which versions of IBM Control Center are affected by CVE-2023-35894?

CVE-2023-35894 affects IBM Control Center versions 6.2.1 through 6.3.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-35894 facilitate?

CVE-2023-35894 can facilitate attacks such as cross-site scripting, session hijacking, and cache poisoning.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-35894?

Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2023-35894; the recommended action is to apply the patches or upgrade the software.

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