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CVE-2019-4133: IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2 could allow a malicious user on the client side (with access to client c...

IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2 could allow a malicious user on the client side (with access to client computer) to run a custom script. IBM X-Force ID: 158278.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4133 affects IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2. A person with access to a client computer could cause custom script execution, with limited integrity and availability impact. The issue is not listed as CISA KEV and the supplied CVSS data marks exploit maturity as unproven.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate maintenance risk, not an emergency based on supplied evidence. Prioritize remediation if IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2 is present or if administrative client workstations are shared, unmanaged, or exposed to untrusted users.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.0 medium: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as vulnerability ID 158278.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments still running IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2, especially where users access it from shared or poorly controlled client computers. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The sources describe client-side custom script execution requiring access to the client computer and user interaction. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, public exploit use, or inclusion in CISA KEV.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force ID. The bundle does not provide exploit details, affected CPEs, CWE classification, or specific patch version. Do not broaden scope beyond IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory guidance for official remediation details.
  • Prioritize upgrades or fixes for any IBM Cloud Automation Manager 3.1.2 deployment.
  • Restrict access to client computers used for Cloud Automation Manager administration.
  • Limit local user privileges and monitor script execution on client systems.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Cloud Automation Manager versions and flag 3.1.2.
  • Review vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2019-4133.
  • Confirm whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Check client systems for unexpected script execution tied to CAM usage.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/A:L/C:N/PR:N/UI:R/AV:L/I:L/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:U1.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4133Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCloud Automation Manager3.1.2Listed
Weakness

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