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CVE-2019-4202

10.0 · CRITICAL

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to command injection.

Published Apr 15, 2019CWE-78EPSS 4.22%

Overview

CVE-2019-4202 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to command injection. An attacker with a specially crafted request can run arbitrary code on the server and gain complete access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159123.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4202?

CVE-2019-4202 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-4202?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-4202?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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