How severe is CVE-2019-4603?

CVE-2019-4603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4603?

CVE-2019-4603 primarily affects Ibm Rational Quality 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-2019-4603?

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

When was CVE-2019-4603 published?

CVE-2019-4603 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4603

CVE-2019-4603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Quality Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Rational Quality Manager
Published: 2020-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 6.02, 6.06, and 6.0.6.1 could allow an authenticated user to create keywords through the REST API and have them appear as if they were created by another user. IBM X-Force ID: 168295.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4603?: IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 6.02, 6.06, and 6.0.6.1 could allow an authenticated user to create keywords through the REST API and have them appear as if they were created by another user. IBM X-Force ID: 168295.
How severe is CVE-2019-4603?: CVE-2019-4603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4603?: CVE-2019-4603 primarily affects Ibm Rational Quality 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-2019-4603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4603 published?: CVE-2019-4603 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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