IBM Ds4100 1724 ModuleServlet.do selectedModuleOnly sql injection
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Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM Ds4100 1724. This affects an unknown function of the file ModuleServlet.do. The manipulation of the argument selectedModuleOnly results in sql injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-2171. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability was found in IBM Ds4100 1724. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the file ModuleServlet.do. The manipulation of the argument selectedModuleOnly 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. CVE summarizes:
SQL injection vulnerability in ModuleServlet.do in the Storage Manager Profiler in IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager before 10.83.xx.18 on DS Series devices allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selectedModuleOnly parameter in a state_viewmodulelog action to the ModuleServlet URI.
The weakness was published 06/22/2012 by Gjoko Krstic (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-2171. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.
A public exploit has been developed by LiquidWorm and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.
Upgrading to version 1724 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75236), Exploit-DB (19321), SecurityFocus (BID 54112†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40197†). Similar entry is available at VDB-61081. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/
CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7
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Class: Sql injectionCWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: LiquidWorm
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Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Ds4100 1724
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Timeline
04/04/2012 🔍06/20/2012 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Gjoko Krstic
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61080
X-Force: 75236
SecurityFocus: 54112 - IBM System Storage Manager Profiler SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 40197 - IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager < 10.83.xx.18 on DS Series Devices Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 03/23/2015 16:50Updated: 09/14/2025 23:14
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 05/04/2017 08:44 (14), 12/05/2021 10:00 (3), 09/14/2025 23:14 (16)
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