Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-4423
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 162769.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2019-4423
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-4423
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 65 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-4423
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-4423
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-4423
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/957207
Security Bulletin: Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities Affect IBM Sterling File Gateway (CVE-2019-4423, CVE-2019-4280)Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162769
IBM Sterling File Gateway information disclosure CVE-2019-4423 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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