CVE-2024-54171: IBM EntireX 11.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-54171 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting entirex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM EntireX 11.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2025-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-06 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm entirex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy entirex || rpm -q entirex || entirex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison entirex sudo apt install entirex=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo apt-mark hold entirex

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list entirex sudo dnf downgrade entirex-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo dnf versionlock add entirex

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-54171?

entirex: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-54171 being exploited?

CVE-2024-54171 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-54171 affect?

CVE-2024-54171 affects entirex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). IBM EntireX 11.1 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

How urgent is CVE-2024-54171?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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