How severe is CVE-2019-4637?

CVE-2019-4637 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-2019-4637 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-2019-4637?

CVE-2019-4637 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4637?

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

When was CVE-2019-4637 published?

CVE-2019-4637 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4637

CVE-2019-4637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Secret Server 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.

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
Affected product: Ibm Security Secret Server
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 170043.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4637?: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 170043.
How severe is CVE-2019-4637?: CVE-2019-4637 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-2019-4637 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-2019-4637?: CVE-2019-4637 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4637?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4637 published?: CVE-2019-4637 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_secret_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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