CVE-2019-4147 SQL injection in Sterling File Gateway

Medium 4.7 Published 16 Sep 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject SQL to view, add, modify, or delete database information in IBM Sterling File Gateway.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4147?

CVE-2019-4147 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway, published on 16 Sep 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 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: 158413.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4147?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling File Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4147?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4147 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-2019-4147 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4147 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Sterling File Gateway vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-722j-57jc-52mj.