SQL injection in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU86983

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1597

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when using the "PreferQueryMode=SIMPLE" option. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact: 7.1.0.1 - 7.1.0.32

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_netcool_impact:7.1.0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_netcool_impact:7.1.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_tivoli_netcool_impact:7.1.0.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7147815

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.