CVE-2019-4556

Name: CVE-2019-4556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-09T02:15:11.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4556 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar Advisor 1.0.0 through 2.4.0 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: 166205.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar Advisor 1.0.0 through 2.4.0 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: 166205.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Advisor With Watson	>= 1.0.0, <= 2.4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166205VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1102443Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166205VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1102443Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4556?

How severe is CVE-2019-4556?

CVE-2019-4556 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4556?

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