CVE-2019-4538
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CVE-2019-4538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 165660.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Directory Server | 6.4.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165660VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165660VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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