How severe is CVE-2019-4045?

CVE-2019-4045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4045?

CVE-2019-4045 primarily affects Ibm Business Automation Workflow. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4045?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-4045 published?

CVE-2019-4045 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4045

CVE-2019-4045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Automation Workflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Business Automation Workflow
Published: 2019-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 provide embedded document management features. Because of a missing restriction in an API, a client might spoof the last modified by value of a document. IBM X-Force ID: 156241.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4045?: IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 provide embedded document management features. Because of a missing restriction in an API, a client might spoof the last modified by value of a document. IBM X-Force ID: 156241.
How severe is CVE-2019-4045?: CVE-2019-4045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4045?: CVE-2019-4045 primarily affects Ibm Business Automation Workflow. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4045 published?: CVE-2019-4045 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.6.0:cf1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.6.0:cf2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.7.0:cf201706:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.6.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.6.0.0:cf201712:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.6.0.0:cf201803:*:*:*:*:*:*

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