CVE-2024-22354: IBM WebSphere Application Server XML external entity injection

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-22354?

CVE-2024-22354 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-22354?

To fix CVE-2024-22354, users should update their IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest patched version.

Q: What products are affected by CVE-2024-22354?

CVE-2024-22354 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5, 9.0, and Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.5.

Q: Can CVE-2024-22354 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-22354 can be exploited by a remote attacker through XML External Entity Injection.

Q: What type of attack is CVE-2024-22354 associated with?

CVE-2024-22354 is associated with XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.

Published Apr 17, 2024

Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.5 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information, consume memory resources, or to conduct a server-side request forgery attack. IBM X-Force ID: 280401.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available

IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.26

IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.20

IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<24.0.0.6

IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.4

IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4

Event History

Apr 17, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:07 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:07 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Feb 4, 2025

Data Sourced

via IBM·12:00 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22354?

CVE-2024-22354 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22354?

To fix CVE-2024-22354, users should update their IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest patched version.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22354?

CVE-2024-22354 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5, 9.0, and Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.5.

Can CVE-2024-22354 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-22354 can be exploited by a remote attacker through XML External Entity Injection.

What type of attack is CVE-2024-22354 associated with?

CVE-2024-22354 is associated with XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.

CVSS Score

7.0High

High Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Security Metrics

Risk Score57

Severityhigh(7)

CWE

611

Timeline

PublishedApr 17, 2024

Updated

References

Parent Advisories

IBM-7181480

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