How severe is CVE-2019-4557?

CVE-2019-4557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none.

Is CVE-2019-4557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4557?

CVE-2019-4557 affects Ibm Qradar Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4557?

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-2019-4557 published?

CVE-2019-4557 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4557

CVE-2019-4557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Advisor
Published: 2020-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Qradar Advisor 1.1 through 2.5 with Watson uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 166206.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4557?: IBM Qradar Advisor 1.1 through 2.5 with Watson uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 166206.
How severe is CVE-2019-4557?: CVE-2019-4557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none.
Is CVE-2019-4557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4557?: CVE-2019-4557 affects Ibm Qradar Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4557?: 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-2019-4557 published?: CVE-2019-4557 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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