CVE-2019-4252

Name: CVE-2019-4252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-27T14:15:10.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4252 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159883.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Software Architect Design Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.1
Ibm	Rational Team Concert	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10956525Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10956525Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4252?

How severe is CVE-2019-4252?

CVE-2019-4252 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4252?

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