CVE-2019-4176

Name: CVE-2019-4176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-17T15:15:12.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error related to insecure HTTP Methods. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the system. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error related to insecure HTTP Methods. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158881.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.2.0
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.2.1
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.3.0
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.3.1
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.4.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886913Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158881VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886913Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158881VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4176?

How severe is CVE-2019-4176?

CVE-2019-4176 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4176?

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