CVE-2018-1784 SQL injection in API Connect

High 7.1 Published 20 Dec 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can exploit NoSQL injection in the LoopBack MongoDB connector to read or modify data in IBM API Connect.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1784?

CVE-2018-1784 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect, published on 20 Dec 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.4 is affected by a NoSQL Injection in MongoDB connector for the LoopBack framework. IBM X-Force ID: 148807.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1784?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Api Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1784?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1784 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-2018-1784 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1784 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8h3h-xphv-c9r4.