How severe is CVE-2019-4550?

CVE-2019-4550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4550?

CVE-2019-4550 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4550?

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

When was CVE-2019-4550 published?

CVE-2019-4550 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4550

CVE-2019-4550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st 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 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4550?: IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.
How severe is CVE-2019-4550?: CVE-2019-4550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4550?: CVE-2019-4550 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4550 published?: CVE-2019-4550 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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