CVE-2019-4387 in Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.2.0 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: 162715.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/28/2024
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.2.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that exposes the underlying database to unauthorized access. This vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where insufficient input validation allows malicious SQL commands to be executed within the database context. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user-supplied input that is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious SQL statements that bypass authentication and authorization controls, potentially gaining complete control over the database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database manipulation capabilities including read, write, update, and delete operations. An attacker with remote access could extract sensitive business data, modify transaction records, inject malicious code into the database, or even escalate privileges to gain administrative control over the entire integration platform. The vulnerability affects the standard edition of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator which is widely deployed in enterprise environments for business-to-business transaction processing, making it particularly dangerous as it could compromise critical supply chain and financial data flows. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting database communication channels.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator should immediately implement comprehensive mitigations including input validation controls, parameterized queries, and database access controls. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input sanitization and follows ATT&CK tactic T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services. Security teams should conduct immediate vulnerability assessments across all deployed instances, apply the latest IBM security patches, and implement network segmentation to limit access to database resources. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious database activities and implementing database activity monitoring solutions can help detect exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the need for secure coding practices and adherence to OWASP Top 10 security guidelines particularly those addressing injection flaws. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database security solutions to provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future.