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CVE-2019-4162: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 is missing the HTTP Strict Transport Security...

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 is missing the HTTP Strict Transport Security header. Users can navigate by mistake to the unencrypted version of the web application or accept invalid certificates. This leads to sensitive data being sent unencrypted over the wire. IBM X-Force ID: 158661.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Information Queue versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.2 may let sensitive web traffic be sent without expected browser protection because the application omits the HSTS header. The main business risk is confidentiality loss when users accidentally use HTTP or accept invalid certificates. This is a medium-severity transport-protection weakness, not a confirmed breach.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted medium-priority remediation item. Prioritize it where ISIQ handles sensitive operational or security data, is externally reachable, or is accessed over untrusted networks.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4162 is a missing HTTP Strict Transport Security header issue in IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.9 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and high confidentiality impact. The source bundle identifies IBM X-Force ID 158661.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2, especially where the web interface is reachable over networks used by staff or administrators.

Exploitation context

The sources do not report active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The issue depends on users reaching an unencrypted version of the web application or accepting invalid certificates, which can expose sensitive data over the wire.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a missing HSTS confidentiality issue for three ISIQ versions. The bundle does not include detailed IBM remediation text, affected CPEs, CWE mapping, or proof of exploitation. Avoid expanding scope beyond IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether any ISIQ deployment runs version 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for supported fixes, upgrades, or configuration changes.
  • Ensure HTTPS is consistently enforced for ISIQ access paths.
  • Enable HSTS only through supported product or front-end proxy guidance.
  • Remove or restrict any direct HTTP access where operationally possible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ISIQ versions across production, staging, and administrative environments.
  • Inspect HTTPS responses for a Strict-Transport-Security header.
  • Confirm HTTP requests do not expose authenticated application flows.
  • Review proxy or load balancer rules affecting ISIQ TLS behavior.
  • Document whether affected versions remain in service and why.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
5.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:N/PR:N/AC:H/AV:N/S:U/UI:N/A:N/C:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4162Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 Information Queue1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2Listed
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