How severe is CVE-2022-32755?

CVE-2022-32755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32755?

CVE-2022-32755 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32755?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-32755 published?

CVE-2022-32755 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32755

CVE-2022-32755 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Server
Published: 2023-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32755?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-32755?: CVE-2022-32755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32755?: CVE-2022-32755 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32755?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32755 published?: CVE-2022-32755 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:6.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_suite:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_directory:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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