How severe is CVE-2019-4674?

CVE-2019-4674 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4674 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4674?

CVE-2019-4674 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4674?

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

When was CVE-2019-4674 published?

CVE-2019-4674 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4674

CVE-2019-4674 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2020-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 171510.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4674?: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 171510.
How severe is CVE-2019-4674?: CVE-2019-4674 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4674 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4674?: CVE-2019-4674 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4674?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4674 published?: CVE-2019-4674 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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