CVE-2016-9728 SQL injection in QRadar SIEM
A remote attacker can exploit SQL injection in IBM QRadar to view sensitive information from the back-end database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-9728?
CVE-2016-9728 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 7 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Qradar 7.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially-crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, information in the back-end database. IBM Reference #: 1999543.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9728?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9728?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9728 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-9728 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9728 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x89-fw5q-x5pr.