CVE-2019-4561

Name: CVE-2019-4561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-20T17:15:11.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4561 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 166456.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.55%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	6.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166456VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1108695Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/166456VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1108695Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4561?

How severe is CVE-2019-4561?

CVE-2019-4561 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4561?

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