CVE-2019-4294

Name: CVE-2019-4294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T19:15:11.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.6, 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.15 and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.12, 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.2, and 9.1.1 through 9.1.2 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by a command injection vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 16188.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.6, 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.15 and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.12, 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.2, and 9.1.1 through 9.1.2 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by a command injection vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 16188.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	< 2018.4.1.7
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.0.15
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.6
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.12
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.0.2
Ibm	Mq Appliance	>= 9.1.1, <= 9.1.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160701Broken Link, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887005Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10958933Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160701Broken Link, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887005Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10958933Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4294?

How severe is CVE-2019-4294?

CVE-2019-4294 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4294?

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