CVE-2024-2374
CVE-2024-2374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27327
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Wso2 Api Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The XML parsers within multiple WSO2 products accept user-supplied XML data without properly configuring to prevent the resolution of external entities. This omission allows malicious actors to craft XML payloads that exploit the parser's behavior, leading to the inclusion of external resources. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker can read confidential files from the file system and access limited HTTP resources reachable by the product. Additionally, the vulnerability can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks by exhausting server resources through recursive entity expansion or fetching large external resources.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2374?
- The XML parsers within multiple WSO2 products accept user-supplied XML data without properly configuring to prevent the resolution of external entities. This omission allows malicious actors to craft XML payloads that exploit the parser's behavior, leading to the inclusion of external resources. By leveraging this vulnerability, an attacker can read confidential files from the file system and access limited HTTP resources reachable by the product. Additionally, the vulnerability can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks by exhausting server resources through recursive entity expansion or fetching large external resources.
- How severe is CVE-2024-2374?
- CVE-2024-2374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-2374 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-2374?
- CVE-2024-2374 primarily affects Wso2 Api Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-2374?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-2374 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-2374 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27327.
- When was CVE-2024-2374 published?
- CVE-2024-2374 was published on 2026-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server_as_key_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:open_banking_am:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:open_banking_iam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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