How severe is CVE-2019-4309?

CVE-2019-4309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4309?

CVE-2019-4309 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4309?

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

When was CVE-2019-4309 published?

CVE-2019-4309 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4309

CVE-2019-4309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence
Published: 2019-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 4.0 uses hard coded credentials which could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 161035.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4309?: IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 4.0 uses hard coded credentials which could allow a local user to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 161035.
How severe is CVE-2019-4309?: CVE-2019-4309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4309?: CVE-2019-4309 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4309 published?: CVE-2019-4309 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_big_data_intelligence:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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