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 changing trusted session behavior and exposing credentials.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if affected Sterling B2B Integrator systems support sensitive partner data exchange or are broadly accessible. This is not source-confirmed as actively exploited, but credential disclosure within trusted sessions can create business risk.
Technical view
CVE-2019-4076 affects the Web UI of 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 access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where the affected Sterling B2B Integrator Web UI is reachable by users, especially authenticated users with low-privilege access. The provided sources name only versions 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector lists exploit maturity as unproven, so treat this as credible but not source-confirmed active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. No CWE is listed in the bundle. Do not broaden affected products beyond Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory for the official remediation path.
- Confirm whether affected versions 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1 are deployed.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and users.
- Apply least-privilege access for Web UI accounts.
- Monitor vendor guidance for supported fixes or upgrades.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions.
- Confirm Web UI exposure and authentication boundaries.
- Compare installed versions against IBM advisory and X-Force ID 157110.
- Review application logs for suspicious scripted content indicators.
- Validate remediation status without performing offensive testing.
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/C:L/I:L/UI:R/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/C:L/I:L/UI:R/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/I:L/UI:R/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880591CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-sterling-cve20194076-xss (157110)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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