CVE-2019-4597 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 are vulnerable to a SQL injection attack that could allow unauthorized access to the back-end database.

Understanding CVE-2019-4597

This CVE involves a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition.

What is CVE-2019-4597?

The SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute specially-crafted SQL statements, potentially gaining unauthorized access to manipulate the database.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4597

The vulnerability enables attackers to view, add, modify, or delete data in the back-end database, posing a risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4597

This section covers the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 allows remote attackers to exploit SQL injection, leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sterling B2B Integrator
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 5.2.0.0, 5.2.6.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
CVSS Base Score: 6.3 (Medium)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4597 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Sterling B2B Integrator software.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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