CVE-2019-4149

Name: CVE-2019-4149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-05T15:15:12.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4149 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow V18.0.0.0 through V18.0.0.2 and IBM Business Process Manager V8.6.0.0 through V8.6.0.0 Cumulative Fix 2018.03, V8.5.7.0 through V8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.06, and V8.5.6.0 through V8.5.6.0 CF2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow V18.0.0.0 through V18.0.0.2 and IBM Business Process Manager V8.6.0.0 through V8.6.0.0 Cumulative Fix 2018.03, V8.5.7.0 through V8.5.7.0 Cumulative Fix 2017.06, and V8.5.6.0 through V8.5.6.0 CF2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 158415.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	>= 18.0.0.0, <= 18.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.7.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158415VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10885104Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158415VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10885104Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4149?

How severe is CVE-2019-4149?

CVE-2019-4149 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4149?

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