CVE-2022-34348 XML external entity in Partner Engagement Manager

High 7.1 Published 23 Sep 2022 Updated 22 May 2025

A remote attacker can exploit an XML External Entity Injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-34348?

CVE-2022-34348 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Partner Engagement Manager, published on 23 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.1 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: 230017.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34348?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling Partner Engagement Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34348?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34348 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-34348 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34348 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xg7c-263c-79vp.