CVE-2024-22354

Name: CVE-2024-22354
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-17T01:15:06.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22354 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/280401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148426Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/280401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148426Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22354?

How severe is CVE-2024-22354?

CVE-2024-22354 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22354?

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