CVE-2019-4381

Name: CVE-2019-4381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-14T15:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4381 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.27.3 Clustering could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of advanced node failure detection using the REST API to interface with the HMC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain HMC credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.27.3 Clustering could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of advanced node failure detection using the REST API to interface with the HMC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain HMC credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 162159.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2
Ibm	I	7.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108808Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162159VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887369Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4381?

How severe is CVE-2019-4381?

CVE-2019-4381 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4381?

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