XXE in IBM Websphere Application Server
CVE-2021-20353
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 194882.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.052 (91.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Ibm Websphere Application Server — versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5
- Ibm Websphere_application_server
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20353?
- CVE-2021-20353 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2021-02-10.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20353?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-20353 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.