CVE-2019-4031

Name: CVE-2019-4031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T13:15:11.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Workload Scheduler Distributed 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to write files as root in the file system, which could allow the attacker to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 155997.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Workload Scheduler Distributed 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to write files as root in the file system, which could allow the attacker to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 155997.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.2
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.3
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.4
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155997VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1076775Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155997VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1076775Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4031?

How severe is CVE-2019-4031?

CVE-2019-4031 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4031?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST