CVE-2022-32755

Name: CVE-2022-32755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-14T15:15:09.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32755 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is 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. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is 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: 228505.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

49.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	6.4.0.0
Ibm	Security Directory Suite	8.0.1
Ibm	Security Verify Directory	10.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228505VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047428Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228505VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047428Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32755?

How severe is CVE-2022-32755?

CVE-2022-32755 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32755?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST