IBM PureApplication System up to 2.2.5.3 Back-End Database sql injection

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A vulnerability was found in IBM PureApplication System up to 2.2.5.3. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Back-End Database. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-4224. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM PureApplication System up to 2.2.5.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Back-End Database. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 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: 159240.

The weakness was shared 06/26/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-4224 since 01/03/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/08/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• IBM

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• PureApplication System

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• 2.2.5.0
• 2.2.5.1
• 2.2.5.2
• 2.2.5.3

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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