CVE-2022-40609: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition code execution

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-08-02 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-502

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.

Affected products

IBM Sdk: before 7.1.5.19; from 8.0 before 8.0.8.5 — fixed in 7.1.5.19, 8.0.8.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: IBM Sdk 7.1.5.19, 8.0.8.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236069
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7017032
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236069
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7017032

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