How severe is CVE-2019-4071?

CVE-2019-4071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4071?

CVE-2019-4071 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4071?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-4071 published?

CVE-2019-4071 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4071

CVE-2019-4071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Control
Published: 2019-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 157063.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4071?: IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 157063.
How severe is CVE-2019-4071?: CVE-2019-4071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4071?: CVE-2019-4071 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-4071 published?: CVE-2019-4071 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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