CVE-2019-4651 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-4651, a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 6.0.6.1, allowing unauthorized database access. Find mitigation steps and official fixes.
IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 6.0.6.1 is vulnerable to a SQL injection attack, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the back-end database.
Understanding CVE-2019-4651
This CVE involves a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 6.0.6.1, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to manipulate SQL statements and gain unauthorized access to the database.
What is CVE-2019-4651?
The SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 6.0.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute manipulated SQL statements, leading to unauthorized access to the back-end database. This access enables viewing, adding, modifying, or deleting information.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4651
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
- Scope: Changed
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/UI:R/I:L/S:C/A:N/PR:L/AC:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:H
- IBM X-Force ID: 170962
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4651
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted SQL statements, potentially leading to unauthorized database access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS)
- Affected Version: 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially-crafted SQL statements to the service, manipulating the database.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the SQL injection vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict network access to the affected service.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure coding practices to mitigate SQL injection risks.
Patching and Updates
IBM has released official fixes to address the SQL injection vulnerability in Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 6.0.6.1.