CVE-2019-3760 in RSA Identity Governance
Summary
by MITRE
The RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle software and RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance products prior to 7.1.0 P08 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability in Workflow Architect. A remote authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute SQL commands on the back-end database to gain unauthorized access to the data by supplying specially crafted input data to the affected application.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2023
The RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle software and RSA Via Lifecycle and Governance products prior to version 7.1.0 P08 contain a critical SQL injection vulnerability within the Workflow Architect component. This vulnerability represents a fundamental flaw in the application's input validation mechanisms, where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The vulnerability affects the backend database operations that handle workflow configurations and user access controls, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database through crafted input sequences. The flaw exists in the workflow design and execution engine where user inputs are directly concatenated into SQL statements without appropriate parameterization or input filtering, making it susceptible to exploitation by attackers who understand database query structures and injection techniques.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires a remote authenticated attacker who has legitimate access credentials to the system but seeks to escalate privileges or extract sensitive data. The malicious user can craft specially formatted input parameters that when processed by the Workflow Architect component, alter the intended SQL query execution path. This allows the attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account associated with the application. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the database layer, potentially enabling attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive identity and access management data, including user credentials, access policies, and workflow configurations. The attack vector leverages the application's trust in user input without proper validation, making it difficult to detect through standard network monitoring since the malicious queries appear as legitimate database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized access to critical identity infrastructure. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can gain access to sensitive user information, manipulate access control policies, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the identity governance framework. The vulnerability undermines the core security assumptions of the system, as it allows malicious users to bypass the intended access controls and database security measures. Organizations using affected versions face significant risk of data breaches, compliance violations, and potential regulatory penalties due to the exposure of sensitive identity information. The impact is particularly severe in environments where these products are used for managing privileged access, compliance reporting, and enterprise-wide identity governance, as the compromised system can provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to critical enterprise resources.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of the vendor-provided security patches and updates to version 7.1.0 P08 or later. Organizations should also implement additional protective measures including input validation controls, database query parameterization, and enhanced monitoring of database activities for suspicious query patterns. The security controls should align with industry standards such as those defined in CWE-89 for SQL injection vulnerabilities and should follow ATT&CK framework techniques for database access and credential access. Network segmentation and privileged access controls should be reinforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the identity governance infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive protection against similar attack vectors. System administrators should also implement database activity monitoring and logging to detect anomalous behavior that might indicate exploitation attempts.