CVE-2019-4539
HIGH
7.1
CVSS Score
Published: October 2, 2019 at 02:45 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:36 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSecurity Directory Server
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Severity
HIGH7.1
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
Description
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system. IBM X-Force ID: 165812.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (2)
VDB Entryx_refsource_XFVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165812x_refsource_CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045CVSS
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- LOW
- Availability
- HIGH
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-91
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