CVE-2019-4224 SQL injection in PureApplication System

Medium 6.3 Published 26 Jun 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute SQL commands to view, add, modify, or delete database information in IBM PureApplication System.

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-2019-4224?

CVE-2019-4224 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBM PureApplication System, published on 26 Jun 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 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: 159240.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4224?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Pureapplication System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4224?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4224 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-2019-4224 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4224 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hhh-wwq4-2mmv.