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CVE-2019-4073: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 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: 157107.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A logged-in user could embed JavaScript that changes what another trusted session sees or does, potentially exposing credentials. The CVE is medium severity, but impact depends on how widely the Web UI is exposed and who can access it.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation if affected versions are present. Prioritize faster where the Web UI is broadly accessible, used by external partners, or handles sensitive transfer workflows and credentials.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4073 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 157107.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions, especially where the Web UI is reachable by many users or third parties. Systems on later or different editions are not identified as affected in the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. The practical risk is credential or session data exposure inside a trusted Web UI context.

Researcher notes

The sources identify XSS and possible credential disclosure but do not provide a CWE, detailed endpoint, or full remediation text in the bundle. Avoid assuming exploit availability or affected versions beyond IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Sterling B2B Integrator deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Check IBM advisory 10880591 for the vendor-approved fix or upgrade path.
  • Limit Web UI access to trusted networks and required users.
  • Review roles to reduce unnecessary low-privilege Web UI access.
  • Monitor for unusual Web UI content changes or credential-related events.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any instance runs version 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM advisory guidance, not assumptions.
  • Review Web UI access logs for suspicious authenticated activity.
  • Use authorized XSS regression testing to confirm the issue is no longer reproducible.
  • Check whether exposed management interfaces are restricted from the public internet.
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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/I:L/C:L/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/C:L/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4073Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1Listed
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CWE details

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