CVE-2025-13096: XML eXternal Entity injection (XXE) vulnerability affect IBM Business Automation Workflow -

Published Jan 30, 2026
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Updated

IBM Business Automation Workflow containers V25.0.0 through V25.0.0-IF007, V24.0.1 - V24.0.1-IF007, V24.0.0 - V24.0.0-IF007 and IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional V25.0.0, V24.0.1, V24.0.0 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.

Other sources

IBM Business Automation Workflow 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

Affected Software

18 affected components
IBM Business Automation Workflow>=25.0.0<=25.0.0-IF007, >=24.0.1<=24.0.1-IF007, >=24.0.0<=24.0.0-IF007
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=24.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=24.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if001
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if002
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if003
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if004
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if005
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if006
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.0-if007
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.1-if001
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.1-if002
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.1-if004
IBM Business Automation Workflow=24.0.1-if005
IBM Business Automation Workflow=25.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow=25.0.0-if001
IBM Business Automation Workflow=25.0.0-if002

Remediation

Information

The recommended solution is to apply the Interim Fix (iFix) or Cumulative Fix (CF) containing DT456229 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/aCIgJ0000007aZpWAI  as soon as practical. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation / FixIBM Business Automation Workflow containersV25.0.0Apply 25.0.0-IF003 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/readme-ibm-business-automation-workflow-containers-25000-interim-fixes IBM Business Automation Workflow containersV24.0.1Apply 24.0.1-IF006 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183042 IBM Business Automation Workflow containersV24.0.0Apply 24.0.0-IF008 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159792 IBM Business Automation Workflow traditionalV25.0.0Apply DT456229 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/aCIgJ0000007aZpWAI  included in 25.0.0-IF003 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/readme-ibm-business-automation-workflow-25000-interim-fixes IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional V24.0.1Apply DT456229 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/aCIgJ0000007aZpWAI  included in 24.0.1-IF006 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/readme-ibm-business-automation-workflow-24010-interim-fixes IBM Business Automation Workflow traditional  V24.0.0Apply DT456229 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/aCIgJ0000007aZpWAI  included in 24.0.0-IF008 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/readme-ibm-business-automation-workflow-24000-interim-fixes

Event History

Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13096?

CVE-2025-13096 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13096?

To fix CVE-2025-13096, ensure that you update IBM Business Automation Workflow to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-13096?

CVE-2025-13096 is an XML eXternal Entity (XXE) injection vulnerability.

4

Which versions of IBM Business Automation Workflow are affected by CVE-2025-13096?

CVE-2025-13096 affects IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 25.0.0 through 25.0.0-IF007, 24.0.1 through 24.0.1-IF007, and 24.0.0 through 24.0.0-IF007.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2025-13096?

By exploiting CVE-2025-13096, attackers can potentially gain access to sensitive files on the server and execute unauthorized code.

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