How severe is CVE-2019-4541?

CVE-2019-4541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4541?

CVE-2019-4541 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4541?

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-2019-4541 published?

CVE-2019-4541 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4541

CVE-2019-4541 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Server
Published: 2020-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 165814.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4541?: IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 165814.
How severe is CVE-2019-4541?: CVE-2019-4541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4541?: CVE-2019-4541 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4541?: 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-2019-4541 published?: CVE-2019-4541 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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