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CVE-2019-4011: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 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: 155885.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the interface, potentially changing what another trusted user sees and exposing credentials within that session.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled remediation item, not an emergency, unless BigFix is broadly accessible or used by many delegated operators. The business concern is credential exposure inside an administrative platform.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4011 is an XSS vulnerability in IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4: network reachable, low privileges required, low complexity, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 or 9.5 Web UI is still deployed, especially if multiple operators or delegated users can access administrative workflows.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Risk depends on attacker access to a BigFix account and successful user interaction inside a trusted Web UI session.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force entry. The bundle does not provide affected subcomponents, exact fixed versions, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming stored versus reflected XSS without vendor detail.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 or 9.5 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory ibm10881996 for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-recommended fixes or upgrades for affected BigFix versions.
  • Restrict BigFix Web UI access to trusted administrative users.
  • Monitor BigFix operator activity for suspicious Web UI changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed BigFix Platform versions and Web UI exposure.
  • Verify whether affected 9.2 or 9.5 components remain in use.
  • Check that IBM-recommended remediation has been applied.
  • Review BigFix user roles for unnecessary Web UI write access.
  • Look for unexpected scripts or altered content in BigFix-managed UI areas.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/C:L/PR:L/AC:L/I:L/A:N/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/C:L/PR:L/AC:L/I:L/A:N/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4011Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/C:L/PR:L/AC:L/I:L/A:N/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMBigFix Platform9.2, 9.5Listed
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