What is CVE-2022-22489?

CVE-2022-22489 is an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability in IBM MQ.

How does the vulnerability in IBM MQ occur?

The vulnerability occurs when processing XML data in IBM MQ, allowing remote attackers to perform an XXE attack.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22489?

The severity of CVE-2022-22489 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

Which versions of IBM MQ are affected?

IBM MQ versions 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 LTS, as well as 9.1 and 9.2 CD, are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-22489

critical

9.1

CWE

611

18/8/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-22489: XEE

Q: How can this vulnerability be exploited?

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )

IBM MQ 8.0, (9.0, 9.1, 9.2 LTS), and (9.1 and 9.2 CD) are 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: 226339.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM MQ	=8.0.0.0
IBM MQ	=9.0.0.0
IBM MQ	=9.1.0
IBM MQ	=9.1.0.0
IBM MQ	=9.2.0
IBM MQ	=9.2.0
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
	<=9.1 LTS
	<=9.0 LTS
	<=8.0
	<=9.2 CD
	<=9.1 CD
	<=9.2 LTS

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6613021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22489?
CVE-2022-22489 is an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability in IBM MQ.
How does the vulnerability in IBM MQ occur?
The vulnerability occurs when processing XML data in IBM MQ, allowing remote attackers to perform an XXE attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22489?
The severity of CVE-2022-22489 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
Which versions of IBM MQ are affected?
IBM MQ versions 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2 LTS, as well as 9.1 and 9.2 CD, are affected by this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

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