CVE-2019-4725

Name: CVE-2019-4725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T16:15:12.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 172131.

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

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172131VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6342889Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172131VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6342889Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4725?

How severe is CVE-2019-4725?

CVE-2019-4725 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4725?

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