CVE-2019-4483 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3 are vulnerable to SQL injection, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the underlying database.

Understanding CVE-2019-4483

This CVE involves SQL injection vulnerabilities in IBM Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3.

What is CVE-2019-4483?

CVE-2019-4483 refers to the SQL injection vulnerability present in IBM Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3. This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to manipulate the database through specially-crafted SQL statements.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4483

The vulnerability poses a high severity risk, allowing attackers to potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4483

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks on IBM Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.3, enabling unauthorized data manipulation in the backend database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Contract Management
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 10.1.0, 10.1.3
Product: Emptoris Spend Analysis
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 10.1.0, 10.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Impact: High integrity impact, low confidentiality impact, low availability impact

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4483 with the following steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM.
Apply patches promptly to secure your systems against known vulnerabilities.