How severe is CVE-2019-4616?

CVE-2019-4616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4616?

CVE-2019-4616 affects Ibm Cloud Automation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4616?

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

When was CVE-2019-4616 published?

CVE-2019-4616 was published on 2020-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4616

CVE-2019-4616 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Automation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 2.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Automation Manager
Published: 2020-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.2.1.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 168644.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4616?: IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.2.1.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 168644.
How severe is CVE-2019-4616?: CVE-2019-4616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4616?: CVE-2019-4616 affects Ibm Cloud Automation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4616 published?: CVE-2019-4616 was published on 2020-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_automation_manager:3.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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