CVE-2022-35898
CWE-287Published: May 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
OpenText BizManager before 16.6.0.1 does not perform proper validation during the change-password operation. This allows any authenticated user to change the password of any other user, including the Administrator account.
Risk Analysis
OpenText BizManager contains a flaw in its password change process that allows any authenticated user to reset the password of other users, including administrators. This critical vulnerability enables unauthorized account takeover.
No public exploit is known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability.
Upgrade to OpenText BizManager version 16.6.0.1 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-35898 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-35898 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts