CVE-2019-4505

Name: CVE-2019-4505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-20T16:15:13.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4505 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Network Deployment could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by sending a specially-crafted URL. This can lead the attacker to view any file in a certain directory. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Network Deployment could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by sending a specially-crafted URL. This can lead the attacker to view any file in a certain directory. IBM X-Force ID: 164364.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.16
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.0
Ibm	Websphere Virtual Enterprise	7.0
Ibm	Websphere Virtual Enterprise	8.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/164364VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/964766Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/164364VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/964766Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4505?

How severe is CVE-2019-4505?

CVE-2019-4505 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4505?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-4505?

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Source: NVD / NIST