CVE-2024-55156 (CVSS 5.5)

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the deserializeArgs() method of Java SDK for CloudEvents v4.0.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information via supplying a crafted XML-formatted event message.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

References

Other References

https://github.com/aixiao0621/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2024-55156/README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55156? +

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the deserializeArgs() method of Java SDK for CloudEvents v4.0.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information via supplying a crafted XML-formatted event message. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-55156? +

CVE-2024-55156 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55156? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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