How severe is CVE-2019-4732?

CVE-2019-4732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-4732 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-2019-4732?

CVE-2019-4732 primarily affects Ibm Sdk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4732?

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

When was CVE-2019-4732 published?

CVE-2019-4732 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4732

CVE-2019-4732 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Ibm Sdk
Published: 2020-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.10.55, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.4.55, and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.6.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially-crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172618.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4732?: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.10.55, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.4.55, and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.6.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially-crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172618.
How severe is CVE-2019-4732?: CVE-2019-4732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4732 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-2019-4732?: CVE-2019-4732 primarily affects Ibm Sdk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4732 published?: CVE-2019-4732 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:*:*:*:java_technology:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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