CVE-2019-4652

Name: CVE-2019-4652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-12T16:15:10.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4652 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 uses insecure file permissions on restored files and directories in Windows which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. IBM X-Force ID: 170963.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 uses insecure file permissions on restored files and directories in Windows which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. IBM X-Force ID: 170963.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170963VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1105683Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170963VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1105683Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4652?

How severe is CVE-2019-4652?

CVE-2019-4652 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4652?

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