CVE-2020-4655 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4655 affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2.0.0 to 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.2. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 is vulnerable to SQL injection, potentially allowing remote attackers to manipulate the back-end database.
Understanding CVE-2020-4655
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator is susceptible to SQL injection, posing a risk of unauthorized data access and modification.
What is CVE-2020-4655?
This CVE identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, enabling attackers to execute malicious SQL commands.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4655
The vulnerability could permit remote threat actors to exploit the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4655
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator's SQL injection vulnerability is detailed below:
Vulnerability Description
- The flaw allows remote attackers to send crafted SQL statements
- Attackers could view, add, modify, or delete database information
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.2
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 to 5.2.6.5
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action and long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-4655.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released official fixes to address the SQL injection vulnerability