How severe is CVE-2019-4639?

CVE-2019-4639 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4639 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-2019-4639?

CVE-2019-4639 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4639?

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-2019-4639 published?

CVE-2019-4639 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4639

CVE-2019-4639 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Secret Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Security Secret Server
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 170045.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4639?: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 170045.
How severe is CVE-2019-4639?: CVE-2019-4639 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4639 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-2019-4639?: CVE-2019-4639 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4639?: 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-2019-4639 published?: CVE-2019-4639 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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