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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-35894

medium

6.1

CWE

644 116

7/3/2025

13/3/2025

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

First published: Fri Mar 07 2025(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185101 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7185101

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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