CVE-2025-13214CWE-89sql-injection

CVE-2025-13214

High · published December 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
29.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SQL injection vulnerability lurks in IBM Aspera Orchestrator, allowing attackers to manipulate your database with just a crafted query! ⚡ Think of this SQL injection as a master key that can open all the cabinets in your office, letting someone access, change, or even throw away important files without anyone noticing. It’s like a sneaky intern who can change the meeting notes without permission! With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially view sensitive data, add new records, modify existing ones, or delete crucial information from your database. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete data loss, putting your organization at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of this SQL injection as a master key that can open all the cabinets in your office, letting someone access, change, or even throw away important files without anyone noticing. It’s like a sneaky intern who can change the meeting notes without permission! This SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Aspera Orchestrator versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the backend database, bypassing normal access controls.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially view sensitive data, add new records, modify existing ones, or delete crucial information from your database. The consequences could range from data breaches to complete data loss, putting your organization at serious risk. To secure your system, promptly upgrade to a patched version of IBM Aspera Orchestrator. Additionally, implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks and conduct an audit of your database access controls to identify any potential weaknesses. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00363 · 29.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-12-12T01:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ibm/aspera_orchestrator≥ 4.0.0, < 4.1.14.1.1
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 19:49Z
    IBM Aspera Orchestrator SQL Injection
    cvelistv5