What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-4539?

CVE-2019-4539 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-4539?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-4539. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Security Directory Server CVE-2019-4539

HIGH

XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection) (CWE-91)

2019-10-02 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Security Directory Server

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 02, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-91. 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 products include: Ibm Security Directory Server.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.