How severe is CVE-2019-4252?

CVE-2019-4252 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-2019-4252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4252?

CVE-2019-4252 primarily affects Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4252?

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-2019-4252 published?

CVE-2019-4252 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4252

CVE-2019-4252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Published: 2019-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159883.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4252?: IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159883.
How severe is CVE-2019-4252?: CVE-2019-4252 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-2019-4252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4252?: CVE-2019-4252 primarily affects Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4252?: 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-2019-4252 published?: CVE-2019-4252 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_software_architect_design_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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