CVE-2019-4631

Name: CVE-2019-4631
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T19:15:13.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4631 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 170001.

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

0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Secret Server	< 10.7.000059

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170001VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1283224Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170001VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1283224Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4631?

How severe is CVE-2019-4631?

CVE-2019-4631 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4631?

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