CVE-2018-1756 SQL injection in Security Identity Governance and Intelligence

High 7.5 Published 7 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A remote attacker can exploit SQL injection in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence to view sensitive information in 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-2018-1756?

CVE-2018-1756 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, published on 7 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.4 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 X-Force ID: 148599.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1756?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Governance and Intelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1756 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-2018-1756 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-1756 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggp9-h4ff-hmj3.