CVE-2019-4202

Name: CVE-2019-4202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-15T15:29:00.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 4.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4202 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to command injection. An attacker with a specially crafted request can run arbitrary code on the server and gain complete access to the system. EPSS estimates a 4.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to command injection. An attacker with a specially crafted request can run arbitrary code on the server and gain complete access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159123.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.22%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.8.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159123VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880109Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159123VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880109Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4202?

How severe is CVE-2019-4202?

CVE-2019-4202 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4202?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-4202?

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Source: NVD / NIST