How severe is CVE-2019-4638?

CVE-2019-4638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4638?

CVE-2019-4638 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4638?

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

When was CVE-2019-4638 published?

CVE-2019-4638 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4638

CVE-2019-4638 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Secret Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-565.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-565
Affected product: Ibm Security Secret Server
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 170044.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4638?: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 170044.
How severe is CVE-2019-4638?: CVE-2019-4638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4638?: CVE-2019-4638 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4638 published?: CVE-2019-4638 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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