CVE-2017-1670

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection

published January 9, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection vulnerability lurks in IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager, letting attackers tamper with your back-end database! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef who manages to slip their own recipe into the restaurant's menu, allowing them to change, add, or remove dishes without anyone noticing! An attacker could potentially manipulate sensitive database information, which might include anything from passwords to critical user data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or even data loss, making it a serious threat to your system's integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who manages to slip their own recipe into the restaurant's menu, allowing them to change, add, or remove dishes without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute crafted SQL statements, enabling them to view, add, modify, or delete information stored in the back-end database of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate sensitive database information, which might include anything from passwords to critical user data. This could lead to unauthorized changes or even data loss, making it a serious threat to your system's integrity! To safeguard your system, ensure you upgrade to the latest version of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager. Implement input validation and use prepared statements to thwart any SQL injection attempts. Regularly audit your databases for suspicious activities! You've got this! With the right steps, you can lock this vulnerability down and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01882 · 79.2th percentile
Published
2018-01-09T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JAN 20:00Z
    IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection
    cvelistv5