CVE-2022-40752CWE-77

IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements

Critical · published November 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection flaw lurks in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7! This vulnerability exploits improper handling of special elements, allowing attackers to execute malicious commands and gain access to your system. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the ingredients. If someone slips in a funny note instead of a proper recipe, the chef could whip up something disastrous without realizing it! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could manipulate your database and access sensitive information or disrupt operations. This could be absolutely devastating for your organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the ingredients. If someone slips in a funny note instead of a proper recipe, the chef could whip up something disastrous without realizing it! The command injection vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere DataStage stems from improper neutralization of special elements. This allows unauthorized execution of commands through user input, bypassing security restrictions.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even complete control of the system. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could manipulate your database and access sensitive information or disrupt operations. This could be absolutely devastating for your organization! Immediately upgrade to the latest version of IBM InfoSphere DataStage to patch this vulnerability. Review your input validation processes to ensure proper neutralization of special elements. Conduct a security audit to identify any potential exposure. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and bolster your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01924 · 79.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2022-11-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 00:00Z
    IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements
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