CVE-2022-32755: ibm security_directory_server
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalModified
Published 14-10-2023Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-32755 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in ibm security_directory_server. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.92%
0%100%
Low · +0.21 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 228505.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–9.1
- CVE.orgCNA5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.92%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.21 pp
From 0.71% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.92%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-91XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
- CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity ReferenceThe 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.
Affected systems
Ibm3 products
- security_directory_server6.4.0 | 6.4.0.0
- security_directory_suite8.0.1
- security_verify_directory10.0.0
1 vendor · 3 products