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CVE-2019-4074: 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: 157108.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 can let a logged-in user place JavaScript into the Web UI. If another user interacts with the affected UI, that script could alter pages or expose credentials within a trusted session.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation during the next normal security maintenance window unless the Web UI is broadly exposed or handles privileged workflows. Escalate if affected versions are internet-facing or used by many business partners.

Technical view

The CVE describes a cross-site scripting issue in the Web UI. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Reported impact is low confidentiality and integrity with changed scope; availability is not impacted.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1, especially where the Web UI is reachable by multiple users. The source bundle does not identify other IBM Sterling editions or versions as affected.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and the CVSS exploitability field is unproven. Treat this as a credible authenticated XSS risk, not confirmed active exploitation. Successful abuse requires privileges and victim interaction.

Researcher notes

The available evidence names affected versions and XSS behavior but does not include vulnerable parameters, payloads, or a CWE. Avoid assuming exploit availability. Focus validation on version exposure, Web UI reachability, privilege boundaries, and IBM’s advisory-specific remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory ibm10880591 for the official remediation.
  • Apply the IBM-provided fix or upgrade path for affected versions.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and necessary users.
  • Reduce unnecessary low-privilege accounts until remediation is complete.
  • Warn users against unexpected links or UI prompts while exposed.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition deployments and versions.
  • Confirm whether versions 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1 are present.
  • Check patch or fix status against the IBM advisory.
  • Review Web UI access paths and authentication scope.
  • Inspect recent UI content changes for suspicious script-like entries.
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Confidence
high
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/AV:N/A:N/S:C/PR:L/UI:R/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

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/I:L/C:L/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/S:C/PR:L/UI:R/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4074Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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