CVE-2019-4541

Name: CVE-2019-4541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-04T17:15:12.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 165814.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 165814.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	>= 6.4.0.0, < 6.4.0.20

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165814VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288660Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165814VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288660Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4541?

How severe is CVE-2019-4541?

CVE-2019-4541 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4541?

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