How severe is CVE-2019-4546?

CVE-2019-4546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4546?

CVE-2019-4546 primarily affects Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4546?

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-2019-4546 published?

CVE-2019-4546 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4546

CVE-2019-4546 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas
Published: 2019-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

After installing the IBM Maximo Health- Safety and Environment Manager 7.6.1, a user is granted additional privileges that they are not normally allowed to access. IBM X-Force ID: 165948.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4546?: After installing the IBM Maximo Health- Safety and Environment Manager 7.6.1, a user is granted additional privileges that they are not normally allowed to access. IBM X-Force ID: 165948.
How severe is CVE-2019-4546?: CVE-2019-4546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4546?: CVE-2019-4546 primarily affects Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4546?: 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-2019-4546 published?: CVE-2019-4546 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_health\,_safety_and_environment_manager:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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