How severe is CVE-2019-4691?

CVE-2019-4691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4691?

CVE-2019-4691 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4691?

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

When was CVE-2019-4691 published?

CVE-2019-4691 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4691

CVE-2019-4691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 171828.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4691?: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 171828.
How severe is CVE-2019-4691?: CVE-2019-4691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4691?: CVE-2019-4691 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4691 published?: CVE-2019-4691 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_for_cloud_key_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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