How severe is CVE-2019-4415?

CVE-2019-4415 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-2019-4415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4415?

CVE-2019-4415 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Private. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4415?

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-2019-4415 published?

CVE-2019-4415 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4415

CVE-2019-4415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Private 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% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Private
Published: 2019-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Private 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 could allow a local user to obtain elevated privileges due to improper security context constraints. IBM X-Force ID: 162706.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4415?: IBM Cloud Private 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 could allow a local user to obtain elevated privileges due to improper security context constraints. IBM X-Force ID: 162706.
How severe is CVE-2019-4415?: CVE-2019-4415 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-2019-4415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4415?: CVE-2019-4415 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Private. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4415?: 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-2019-4415 published?: CVE-2019-4415 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_private:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_private:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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