CVE-2019-4689

Name: CVE-2019-4689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-26T19:15:12.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4689 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 171826.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Data Encryption	< 4.0.0.3
Ibm	Guardium For Cloud Key Management	< 1.7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/171826VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320835Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/171826VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320835Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4689?

How severe is CVE-2019-4689?

CVE-2019-4689 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4689?

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