Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially exposing credentials inside a trusted session. It is important for organizations using affected versions, but the sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted remediation item for affected IBM Sterling environments, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if the platform supports sensitive file transfer or partner integration workflows, because credential exposure inside trusted sessions can affect business continuity and partner trust.
Technical view
CVE-2019-4075 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality/integrity impact. Availability impact is none. IBM X-Force tracks it as 157109.
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 accessible to authenticated users. Systems not on these versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The sources describe arbitrary JavaScript injection into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session. The CVSS vector indicates low privileges and user interaction are required. CISA KEV is false, and the CVSS exploit maturity field is unproven, so active exploitation is not evidenced here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: IBM and CVE sources identify XSS in the Web UI and affected versions only. No CWE is listed in the provided bundle. Do not assume additional versions, exploit availability, or patch details beyond IBM’s advisory and X-Force entry.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition deployments and their exact versions.
- Prioritize remediation for versions 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1.
- Review IBM advisory guidance for the official fix or supported upgrade path.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks where operationally possible.
- Monitor vendor support channels for any updated remediation guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Sterling B2B Integrator assets and confirm edition and version.
- Verify whether any instance runs version 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1.
- Check whether IBM’s official remediation has been applied.
- Review Web UI access logs for unusual authenticated activity.
- Confirm Web UI access controls match least-privilege requirements.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/I:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/I:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/I:L/C:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880591CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-sterling-cve20194075-xss (157109)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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