How severe is CVE-2019-4676?

CVE-2019-4676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4676?

CVE-2019-4676 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4676?

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-2019-4676 published?

CVE-2019-4676 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4676

CVE-2019-4676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
Published: 2020-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 171512.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4676?: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 171512.
How severe is CVE-2019-4676?: CVE-2019-4676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4676?: CVE-2019-4676 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4676?: 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-2019-4676 published?: CVE-2019-4676 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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