CVE-2019-4680 : What You Need to Know

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.2.2 are vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing attackers to manipulate backend databases.

Understanding CVE-2019-4680

SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.2.2.

What is CVE-2019-4680?

SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.2.2
Attackers can send crafted SQL statements to gain unauthorized access to, manipulate, or delete backend data

The Impact of CVE-2019-4680

CVSS Score: 6.3 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4680

SQL injection vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks
Allows viewing, adding, modifying, or deleting backend database information

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers send specially-crafted SQL statements to exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-4680.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Regularly review and update security configurations

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on secure coding practices and SQL injection prevention

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates as soon as they are released by IBM