How severe is CVE-2019-4056?

CVE-2019-4056 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-2019-4056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4056?

CVE-2019-4056 primarily affects Ibm Control Desk. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4056?

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

When was CVE-2019-4056 published?

CVE-2019-4056 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4056

CVE-2019-4056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Control Desk 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Control Desk
Published: 2019-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 Work Centers' application does not validate file type upon upload, allowing attackers to upload malicious files. IBM X-Force ID: 156565.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4056?: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 Work Centers' application does not validate file type upon upload, allowing attackers to upload malicious files. IBM X-Force ID: 156565.
How severe is CVE-2019-4056?: CVE-2019-4056 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-2019-4056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4056?: CVE-2019-4056 primarily affects Ibm Control Desk. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4056 published?: CVE-2019-4056 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:control_desk:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:control_desk:7.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_aviation:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_nuclear_power:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_utilities:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_integration_composer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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