CVE-2019-4093

Name: CVE-2019-4093
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-02T14:29:01.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4093 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.7) could allow a user to restore files and directories using IBM Spectrum Prootect Client Web User Interface on Windows that they should not have access to due to incorrect file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 157981.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.7) could allow a user to restore files and directories using IBM Spectrum Prootect Client Web User Interface on Windows that they should not have access to due to incorrect file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 157981.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect	8.1.7

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10875518Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157981VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10875518Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157981VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4093?

How severe is CVE-2019-4093?

CVE-2019-4093 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4093?

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