CVE-2024-45086

Name: CVE-2024-45086
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-04T20:15:05.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45086 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.27
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.22

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7174745Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45086?

How severe is CVE-2024-45086?

CVE-2024-45086 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45086?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-45086?

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Source: NVD / NIST