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CVE-2019-4013: IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 could allow any authenticated user to upload any file to any location on the server...

IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 could allow any authenticated user to upload any file to any location on the server with root privileges. This results in code execution on underlying system with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 155887.

CriticalCVSS 9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

An authenticated BigFix user could upload a file to any server location with root privileges, potentially taking over the host. Because BigFix is endpoint management infrastructure, compromise may have broad operational impact. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Organizations running IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 are the stated exposure. Risk is highest where authenticated access is broadly available or externally reachable. The bundle does not identify other affected products, exact fixed builds, or deployment-specific prerequisites beyond authentication. Treat this as urgent for any remaining BigFix Platform 9.5 deployment. Root-level compromise of management infrastructure can affect many downstream systems, so prioritize patch confirmation, access review, and compromise checks. Mitigation focus: Follow IBM's advisory and apply the named official fix or supported upgrade path.; Limit BigFix server access to trusted administrators and management networks.; Review authenticated user roles and remove unnecessary BigFix access..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9CVSS 3.0CriticalCVSS:3.0/AC:L/C:H/UI:R/A:H/I:H/PR:L/S:C/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.36Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

9Critical
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4013Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMBigFix Platform9.5Listed
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