CVE-2024-40689: infosphere SQL Injection — Fix

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 297719.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	infosphere_information_server	All
ibm	infosphere_information_server_on_cloud	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297719 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160579 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297719 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40689? +

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify, or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 297719. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-40689? +

CVE-2024-40689 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40689? +

CVE-2024-40689 affects products from ibm, specifically: infosphere_information_server, infosphere_information_server_on_cloud. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40689? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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