CVE-2019-4752
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis and Strategic Supply Management Platform allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to view, modify, or delete database information. Affected versions include 10.1.0.x, 10.1.1.x, and 10.1.3.x.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis
- IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform
📦 What is this software?
Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform by Ibm
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the database including data theft, data destruction, and potential lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and potential data manipulation affecting business operations and confidentiality.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with automated tools. No public exploit code found in references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply interim fix or upgrade as specified in IBM advisories
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2948919
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review IBM advisory at provided URL. 2. Apply recommended interim fix or upgrade to patched version. 3. Restart application services. 4. Test functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Enhancement
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries at application layer
Database Permission Restriction
allLimit database user permissions to minimum required operations
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Network segmentation to restrict access to vulnerable systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check application version against affected versions list. Test with SQL injection payloads in controlled environment.Check Version:
Check application administration interface or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is updated beyond affected ranges. Test SQL injection attempts return errors rather than executing.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL-like patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unusual SQL patterns in HTTP requests
- Requests with SQL keywords in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("SELECT" OR "UNION" OR "INSERT" OR "DELETE" OR "DROP") AND status=200🔗 References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/173348
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2948919
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2950269
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/173348
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2948919
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2950269
