CVE-2019-4202 Command injection in API Connect

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Apr 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the server via crafted requests, gaining full system access in IBM API Connect Developer Portal.

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-2019-4202?

CVE-2019-4202 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect, published on 15 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to command injection. An attacker with a specially crafted request can run arbitrary code on the server and gain complete access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159123.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4202?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Api Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4202?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4202 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2019-4202 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4202 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-56h8-9m42-6287.