CVE-2017-1347 in Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially-crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 126462.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/29/2020
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition version 5.2 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that exposes the underlying database to unauthorized access. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction components, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through crafted user inputs. The flaw exists in the application's handling of database queries where user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL statements without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables a remote attacker to execute malicious SQL commands against the backend database system. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized data manipulation including data retrieval, insertion, modification, and deletion operations. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and gain deeper access to the system. This SQL injection flaw specifically impacts the database layer where user inputs are processed, creating a direct pathway for attackers to bypass normal security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it compromises the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the backend database information. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can access sensitive business data, customer information, transaction records, and other confidential data stored within the Sterling B2B Integrator environment. The potential for data loss or corruption is significant, especially when considering that the application handles critical business-to-business transactions and integrations. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations and reputational damage if sensitive data is compromised through this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should apply the vendor-provided security patches immediately and consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to detect suspicious SQL patterns. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a technique commonly associated with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the database access and credential access domains. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and conduct thorough code reviews to prevent similar issues in custom applications that interact with databases.