CVE-2019-4442

Name: CVE-2019-4442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T19:15:11.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9,0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the file system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system but not content. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9,0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the file system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system but not content. IBM X-Force ID: 163226.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.16
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163226VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/959021Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163226VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/959021Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4442?

How severe is CVE-2019-4442?

CVE-2019-4442 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4442?

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