How severe is CVE-2019-4234?

CVE-2019-4234 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-2019-4234 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-2019-4234?

CVE-2019-4234 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4234?

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

When was CVE-2019-4234 published?

CVE-2019-4234 was published on 2019-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4234

CVE-2019-4234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Pureapplication System 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 Pureapplication System
Published: 2019-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 weakness in the implementation of locking feature in pattern editor. An attacker by intercepting the subsequent requests can bypass business logic to modify the pattern to unlocked state. IBM X-Force ID: 159416.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4234?: IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 weakness in the implementation of locking feature in pattern editor. An attacker by intercepting the subsequent requests can bypass business logic to modify the pattern to unlocked state. IBM X-Force ID: 159416.
How severe is CVE-2019-4234?: CVE-2019-4234 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-2019-4234 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-2019-4234?: CVE-2019-4234 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4234 published?: CVE-2019-4234 was published on 2019-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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