CVE-2022-43842 IBM Aspera Console SQL injection

High 8.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject SQL to view, add, modify, or delete database information in IBM Aspera Console.

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-2022-43842?

CVE-2022-43842 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Aspera Console, published on 23 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.2 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: 239079.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aspera Console.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43842 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-2022-43842 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43842 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w45p-956p-xwwp.

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