CVE-2022-22489 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM MQ 8.0, (9.0, 9.1, 9.2 LTS), and (9.1 and 9.2 CD) 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 or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 226339.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq	8.0.0.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226339VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6613021PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226339VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6613021PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22489?

CVE-2022-22489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). IBM MQ 8.0, (9.0, 9.1, 9.2 LTS), and (9.1 and 9.2 CD) are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to ex...

How severe is CVE-2022-22489?

CVE-2022-22489 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22489?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Mq, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.