CVE-2019-4071

Name: CVE-2019-4071
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-09T15:29:04.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4071 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 157063.. EPSS estimates a 4.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 157063.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.30%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	>= 5.2.8, <= 5.2.17.2
Ibm	Spectrum Control	>= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	>= 5.2.0, <= 5.2.7.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872900Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157063VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872900Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157063VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4071?

How severe is CVE-2019-4071?

CVE-2019-4071 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4071?

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