Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-4538
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.
Vulnerability category: Open redirect
Products affected by CVE-2019-4538
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-4538
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 40 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-4538
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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4.9
|
NIST | |
7.4
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N |
2.8
|
4.0
|
IBM Corporation | |
8.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N |
2.8
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4.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-4538
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A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-4538
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045
Security Bulletin: Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed in IBM Security Directory ServerPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165660
IBM Security Directory Server HTTP open redirect CVE-2019-4538 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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