IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-45086. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-45086 since 08/21/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/14/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210932 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x < 8.5.5.27 / 9.x < 9.0.5.22 (7174745)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (210932). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210932
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x < 8.5.5.27 / 9.x < 9.0.5.22 (7174745)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/21/2024 🔍
11/04/2024 +75 days 🔍
11/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/14/2024 +10 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-45086 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-45086
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-283050

Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2024 22:14
Updated: 11/14/2024 08:16
Changes: 11/04/2024 22:14 (63), 11/07/2024 09:11 (1), 11/14/2024 08:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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