Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-4077 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. An authenticated user could embed JavaScript in the Web UI, potentially changing what a trusted user sees or exposing credentials within that session.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it affects a business-critical file transfer platform and could expose credentials inside trusted sessions.
Technical view
The CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.4 medium: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 157111. The source bundle does not provide a CWE or detailed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition deployments running versions 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1, especially where the Web UI is reachable by regular authenticated users.
Exploitation context
The sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS marks exploit maturity as unproven. Practical abuse would require authenticated access and user interaction in the Web UI.
Researcher notes
Key constraints are PR:L and UI:R, with changed scope and low confidentiality and integrity impact. The bundle names only two affected versions and does not provide exploit details, CWE classification, or explicit fixed-version information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Sterling B2B Integrator instances and confirm exact versions.
- Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation guidance.
- Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrades if available for affected versions.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and required users.
- Review session and credential handling controls for exposed administrators.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any instance runs version 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1.
- Check whether the Web UI is internet-facing or broadly reachable internally.
- Review IBM X-Force ID 157111 against asset and vulnerability records.
- Run safe authenticated web application scanning in staging or approved maintenance windows.
- Inspect logs for unusual Web UI content changes or suspicious authenticated activity.
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/UI:R/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/UI:R/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/AC:L/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/C:L/I:L/RL:O/RC:C/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-cve20194077-xss (157111)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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