CVE-2019-4008

Name: CVE-2019-4008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-07T15:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4008 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. API Connect V2018.1 through 2018.4.1.1 is impacted by access token leak. Authorization tokens in some URLs can result in the tokens being written to log files. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

API Connect V2018.1 through 2018.4.1.1 is impacted by access token leak. Authorization tokens in some URLs can result in the tokens being written to log files. IBM X-Force ID: 155626.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	>= 2018.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155626VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869772Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155626VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869772Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4008?

API Connect V2018.1 through 2018.4.1.1 is impacted by access token leak. Authorization tokens in some URLs can result in the tokens being written to log files. IBM X-Force ID: 155626.

How severe is CVE-2019-4008?

CVE-2019-4008 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4008?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-4008?

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Source: NVD / NIST