How severe is CVE-2019-4594?

CVE-2019-4594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4594?

CVE-2019-4594 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4594?

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

When was CVE-2019-4594 published?

CVE-2019-4594 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4594

CVE-2019-4594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-ForceID: 167810.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4594?: IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-ForceID: 167810.
How severe is CVE-2019-4594?: CVE-2019-4594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4594?: CVE-2019-4594 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4594?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4594 published?: CVE-2019-4594 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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