CVE-2023-33852Network attack vector

Authenticated database disclosure and modification

Published Aug 27, 2023 · Updated Oct 1, 2024

SQL injection in IBM Security Guardium 11.4 and 11.5 allows remote authenticated users to read, add, modify, or delete back-end database data. IBM has not disclosed the affected endpoint, parameter, or code path, beyond stating that crafted SQL statements reach the back-end database without proper neutralization. The network path requires low-privileged authentication and can expose, alter, or remove protected Guardium data.

CVSS severity7.6
High
EPSS probability0.56%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in IBM Security Guardium 11.4 and 11.5 allows remote authenticated users to read, add, modify, or delete back-end database data. IBM has not disclosed the affected endpoint, parameter, or code path, beyond stating that crafted SQL statements reach the back-end database without proper neutralization. The network path requires low-privileged authentication and can expose, alter, or remove protected Guardium data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-33852
Published
Aug 27, 2023
Updated
Oct 1, 2024
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Security Guardium
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 27, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Oct 1, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=11.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Security Guardiumversion=11.4

Published CVSS scores

7.6IBMCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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