How severe is CVE-2019-4235?

CVE-2019-4235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4235?

CVE-2019-4235 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4235?

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-2019-4235 published?

CVE-2019-4235 was published on 2019-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4235

CVE-2019-4235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Pureapplication System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
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 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 159417.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4235?: IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 159417.
How severe is CVE-2019-4235?: CVE-2019-4235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4235?: CVE-2019-4235 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4235?: 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-2019-4235 published?: CVE-2019-4235 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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