How severe is CVE-2019-4513?

CVE-2019-4513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low.

Is CVE-2019-4513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4513?

CVE-2019-4513 affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4513?

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-2019-4513 published?

CVE-2019-4513 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4513

CVE-2019-4513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on
Published: 2019-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On 8.2.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 164555.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4513?: IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On 8.2.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 164555.
How severe is CVE-2019-4513?: CVE-2019-4513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low.
Is CVE-2019-4513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4513?: CVE-2019-4513 affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4513?: 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-2019-4513 published?: CVE-2019-4513 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_enterprise_single_sign-on:8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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