CVE-2019-4542

Name: CVE-2019-4542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-02T15:15:10.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 165815.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Directory Server	6.4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165815VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165815VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4542?

How severe is CVE-2019-4542?

CVE-2019-4542 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4542?

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