CVE-2019-4456

Name: CVE-2019-4456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-30T14:15:15.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4456 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Daeja ViewONE Professional, Standard & Virtual 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Daeja ViewONE Professional, Standard & Virtual 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 163620.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Daeja Viewone	>= 5.0, <= 5.0.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163620VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10959177Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163620VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10959177Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4456?

How severe is CVE-2019-4456?

CVE-2019-4456 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4456?

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