CVE-2019-4550

Name: CVE-2019-4550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-04T17:15:12.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4550 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.

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

1.07%

60.5th 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/165952VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288660Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165952VDB 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-2019-4550?

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 is deployed with active debugging code that can create unintended entry points. IBM X-Force ID: 165952.

How severe is CVE-2019-4550?

CVE-2019-4550 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4550?

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-2019-4550?

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Source: NVD / NIST