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CVE-2019-4157: IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.1 through 9.0.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.1 through 9.0.6 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: 158573.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Access Manager versions 9.0.1 through 9.0.6 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A successful attack could run unwanted JavaScript in a trusted user session and potentially expose credentials. This is not listed in CISA KEV, but it affects an identity/security product, so exposure should be checked promptly.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority identity-platform issue. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but credential exposure inside a trusted session can create business impact. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guided remediation for affected deployments.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4157 is a network-reachable XSS issue in the IBM Security Access Manager Web UI. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.1 with low attack complexity and required user interaction. The source states arbitrary JavaScript can alter intended Web UI behavior and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.1 through 9.0.6. Risk is higher where the Web UI is reachable by broad internal users or the internet. The source bundle does not describe default exposure or vulnerable UI paths.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation would require getting a user to interact with affected Web UI content. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise and vendor-centered. The bundle identifies affected versions and impact but does not include vulnerable parameters, proof of concept, or detailed fix text. Avoid assuming exploit paths beyond Web UI XSS and credential disclosure potential within a trusted session.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the supported fix or upgrade path.
  • Upgrade affected IBM Security Access Manager versions when vendor guidance confirms remediation.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and administrative users.
  • Apply browser and session protections recommended by IBM or internal standards.
  • Monitor identity-system sessions for unusual UI-driven credential or account activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Access Manager versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Confirm whether any instance runs versions 9.0.1 through 9.0.6.
  • Check whether the Web UI is internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally.
  • Review IBM X-Force entry 158573 and IBM support advisory for remediation details.
  • Verify change records show vendor remediation applied where affected versions existed.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:R/PR:N/A:N/S:C/AV:N/C:L/I:L/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4157Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSecurity Access Manager9.0.1, 9.0.3, 9.0.4, 9.0.2, 9.0.5, 9.0.6Listed
Weakness

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