IBM WebSphere Application Server XML external entity injection
CVE-2023-27554

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2023

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 are vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection, which allows remote attackers to exploit XML processing features. This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information or excessive memory consumption, posing significant risks to server integrity and data security.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6989451
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249185
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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