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CVE-2020-4655: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 is vulnera...

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 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: 186091.

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition in listed 5.2 and 6.0 releases. An authenticated remote attacker could use SQL injection to read or change back-end database information. Business impact depends on what trading-partner, transaction, or operational data the affected deployment stores.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for deployments handling sensitive partner, transaction, or operational data. The rating is moderate, but database modification risk can create business disruption, compliance exposure, and trust issues if the system is broadly accessible.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4655 is a network-reachable SQL injection in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0-6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0-5.2.6.5. CVSS 3.0 is 6.3 with low attack complexity, no user interaction, and low privileges required. IBM states the issue may allow view, add, modify, or delete database information.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running affected IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions, especially where application interfaces are reachable by users or partners. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, deployment defaults, or whether internet exposure is typical.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and the CVSS exploit maturity is marked unproven. No provided source states active exploitation. Treat this as a credible data-integrity and confidentiality risk, not as confirmed mass exploitation.

Researcher notes

Public details in the supplied bundle are limited to product ranges, CVSS, and impact. No endpoint, parameter, proof of concept, or exact fixed version is included here. Validation should stay inventory- and control-focused unless IBM guidance provides more detail.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify IBM Sterling B2B Integrator deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory 6367995 for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for affected versions.
  • Limit access to Sterling interfaces pending remediation.
  • Increase monitoring of application and database activity.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed versions fall within the affected ranges.
  • Check IBM advisory status against installed fix levels.
  • Review access logs for unusual authenticated activity.
  • Review database logs for unexpected data changes.
  • Verify compensating network controls restrict unnecessary access.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/UI:N/AC:L/S:U/I:L/A:L/PR:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/UI:N/AC:L/S:U/I:L/A:L/PR:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4655Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/UI:N/AC:L/S:U/I:L/A:L/PR:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.0.0.0, 5.2.0.0, 5.2.6.5, 6.0.3.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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