CVE-2020-4345 SQL injection in i
A local user can exploit complex SQL statements to access sensitive information they are not authorized to view.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-4345?
CVE-2020-4345 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 17 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 users running complex SQL statements under a specific set of circumstances may allow a local user to obtain sensitive information that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 178318.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4345?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm I.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4345?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4345 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-2020-4345 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4345 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-55qq-3jg8-6rq4.