#VU84368 SQL injection in IBM DB2 LUW - CVE-2023-38727

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84368

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38727

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2 LUW
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

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. 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2 LUW: 10.5 - 11.5

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087143
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262257

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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.