Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-4224 is a SQL injection issue in IBM PureApplication System versions 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3. A remote attacker with low privileges could manipulate back-end database queries, potentially exposing or changing stored information. The source rates it medium severity, not a broad unauthenticated emergency.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable deployments first. For isolated, tightly administered systems, handle through normal vulnerability management timelines, but do not ignore it because the potential impact includes database modification and deletion.
Technical view
The CVSS 3.0 vector is 6.3 medium: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. IBM describes the impact as viewing, adding, modifying, or deleting back-end database information through crafted SQL statements.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0, 2.2.3.1, 2.2.3.2, 2.2.4.0, or 2.2.5.0 through 2.2.5.3 where the affected service is reachable by users with low privileges.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS exploit maturity is marked unproven. Treat this as a credible database-impact vulnerability, but not one with source-backed evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The public bundle does not identify the specific endpoint, parameter, SQL dialect, or fixed release. Validation should focus on version inventory, vendor advisory review, access paths, and evidence of unexpected database activity. Avoid assumptions beyond IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all IBM PureApplication System instances and record exact software versions.
- Review IBM advisory ibm10885602 for the vendor-supported remediation path.
- Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for affected versions after change testing.
- Restrict network access to management and application interfaces where operationally possible.
- Review database and application logs for unexpected data changes or access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether deployed versions match 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3.
- Verify remediation status against IBM advisory guidance, not assumptions.
- Check access controls for low-privileged users who can reach the affected component.
- Review logs for anomalous database reads, writes, modifications, or deletions.
- Document compensating controls if immediate remediation is delayed.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/S:U/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:N/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/A:L/S:U/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:N/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/S:U/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:N/I:L/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10885602CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-pure-cve20194224-sql-injection (159240)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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