PatchTheCVECVE-2023-35833: An issue was discovered in YSoft SAFEQ 6 Server before 6.0.82
CVE-2023-35833 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting safeq server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in YSoft SAFEQ 6 Server before 6.0.82. When modifying the URL of the LDAP server configuration from LDAPS to LDAP, the system does not require the password to be (re)entered. This results in exposing cleartext credentials when connecting to a rogue LDAP server. NOTE: the vendor originally reported this as a security issue but then reconsidered because of the requirement for Admin access in order to change the configuration
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-319 |
| Published | 2023-07-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-35833?
safeq server: upgrade to 6.0.82. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-35833 being exploited?
CVE-2023-35833 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-35833 affect?
CVE-2023-35833 affects safeq server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue was discovered in YSoft SAFEQ 6 Server before 6.0.82. When modifying the URL of the LDAP server configuration from LDAPS to LDAP, the system does not require the password to be (re)entered. This results in exposing cleartext creden
How urgent is CVE-2023-35833?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.