How severe is CVE-2024-22353?

CVE-2024-22353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22353?

CVE-2024-22353 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22353?

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

Does CVE-2024-22353 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22353 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19914.

When was CVE-2024-22353 published?

CVE-2024-22353 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22353

CVE-2024-22353 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19914
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2024-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 280400.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22353?: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.4 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by sending a specially crafted request. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the server to consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 280400.
How severe is CVE-2024-22353?: CVE-2024-22353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22353?: CVE-2024-22353 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22353 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22353 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19914.
When was CVE-2024-22353 published?: CVE-2024-22353 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:liberty:*:*:*

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