CVE-2024-52899 in Data Virtualization Manager for zOS
Summary
by MITRE • 11/26/2024
IBM Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 1.1 and 1.2 could allow an authenticated user to inject malicious JDBC URL parameters and execute code on the server.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
IBM Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS version 1.1 and 1.2 contains a critical vulnerability that enables authenticated users to perform malicious JDBC URL parameter injection attacks leading to remote code execution on the target server. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's handling of database connection parameters, specifically affecting the JDBC URL construction process. The flaw allows an attacker with valid credentials to manipulate JDBC connection strings and potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application server process. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94, which represents "Improper Control of Generation of Code," and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script injection. The affected IBM Data Virtualization Manager components process user-supplied database connection parameters without proper validation, creating a path for malicious input to be interpreted as executable commands. Attackers could exploit this by crafting specially formatted JDBC URLs containing malicious parameters that bypass normal validation checks and are subsequently processed by the server's database connectivity layer. This vulnerability represents a significant risk to enterprise environments relying on IBM z/OS systems, as it provides a direct pathway for authenticated attackers to escalate privileges and potentially compromise entire database ecosystems. The impact extends beyond simple code execution to include potential data exfiltration, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive enterprise data repositories. Organizations using these affected versions should immediately implement mitigation strategies including restricting network access to the vulnerable components, implementing strict input validation controls, and applying available security patches from IBM. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper parameter validation in enterprise database management systems and highlights the need for robust security controls in mainframe environments where system integrity and data protection are paramount. This flaw underscores the necessity of comprehensive security testing and validation of database connection handling mechanisms to prevent exploitation of similar injection vulnerabilities in mission-critical enterprise applications.