XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server
CVE-2022-40747

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
IBM Infosphere Information Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2022

What is CVE-2022-40747?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack while processing XML data. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the system, potentially leading to the unauthorized exposure of sensitive information and increased consumption of memory resources. The exploitation of this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829373

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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