Vulnerability Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.26 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | - |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Ibm | I | - |
| Ibm | Z\/Os | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Oracle | Solaris | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173263Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45072?
CVE-2024-45072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensi...
How severe is CVE-2024-45072?
CVE-2024-45072 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Ibm I, Ibm Z\/Os.