CVE-2019-4538 — HIGH (8.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 165660.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	6.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-601

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165660VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165660VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4538?

CVE-2019-4538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote att...

How severe is CVE-2019-4538?

CVE-2019-4538 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Directory Server.