How severe is CVE-2019-4702?

CVE-2019-4702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4702?

CVE-2019-4702 affects Ibm Security Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4702?

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-2019-4702 published?

CVE-2019-4702 was published on 2021-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4702

CVE-2019-4702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Data Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2021-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4702?: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
How severe is CVE-2019-4702?: CVE-2019-4702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4702?: CVE-2019-4702 affects Ibm Security Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4702?: 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-2019-4702 published?: CVE-2019-4702 was published on 2021-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_data_encryption:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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