CVE-2019-4072

Name: CVE-2019-4072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-09T15:29:04.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) allows users to remain idle within the application even when a user has logged out. Utilizing the application back button users can remain logged in as the current user for a short period of time, therefore users are presented with information for Spectrum Control Application. EPSS estimates a 0.81% 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) allows users to remain idle within the application even when a user has logged out. Utilizing the application back button users can remain logged in as the current user for a short period of time, therefore users are presented with information for Spectrum Control Application. IBM X-Force ID: 157064.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

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=ibm10873036Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157064VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873036Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157064VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4072?

How severe is CVE-2019-4072?

CVE-2019-4072 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4072?

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