CVE-2019-4427

Name: CVE-2019-4427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-12T16:15:11.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4427 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud CLI 0.6.0 through 0.16.1 windows installers are signed using SHA1 certificate. An attacker might be able to exploit the weak algorithm to generate a installer with malicious software inside. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud CLI 0.6.0 through 0.16.1 windows installers are signed using SHA1 certificate. An attacker might be able to exploit the weak algorithm to generate a installer with malicious software inside. IBM X-Force ID: 162773.

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

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Cli	>= 0.6.0, <= 0.16.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162773VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1356087Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162773VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1356087Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4427?

How severe is CVE-2019-4427?

CVE-2019-4427 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4427?

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