How severe is CVE-2019-4241?

CVE-2019-4241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4241?

CVE-2019-4241 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4241?

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-2019-4241 published?

CVE-2019-4241 was published on 2019-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4241

CVE-2019-4241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Pureapplication System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st 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 could allow an authenticated user with local access to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access. IBM X-Force ID: 159467.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4241?: IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 could allow an authenticated user with local access to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access. IBM X-Force ID: 159467.
How severe is CVE-2019-4241?: CVE-2019-4241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4241?: CVE-2019-4241 affects Ibm Pureapplication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4241?: 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-2019-4241 published?: CVE-2019-4241 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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