CVE-2019-4078

Name: CVE-2019-4078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-23T14:29:07.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4078 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local non privileged user to execute code as an administrator due to incorrect permissions set on MQ installation directories. IBM X-Force ID: 157190.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.9 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local non privileged user to execute code as an administrator due to incorrect permissions set on MQ installation directories. IBM X-Force ID: 157190.

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

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.11
Ibm	Websphere Mq	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.5
Ibm	Websphere Mq	>= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Mq	9.1.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157190VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872876Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157190VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872876Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4078?

How severe is CVE-2019-4078?

CVE-2019-4078 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4078?

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