How severe is CVE-2019-4606?

CVE-2019-4606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4606?

CVE-2019-4606 primarily affects Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4606?

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-2019-4606 published?

CVE-2019-4606 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4606

CVE-2019-4606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load
Published: 2019-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 168298.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4606?: IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 168298.
How severe is CVE-2019-4606?: CVE-2019-4606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4606?: CVE-2019-4606 primarily affects Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4606?: 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-2019-4606 published?: CVE-2019-4606 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:5.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:5.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_high_performance_unload_load:6.5.0.0:if1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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