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CVE-2019-4214: IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or s...

IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 159185.

LowCVSS 3.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM SmartCloud Analytics versions 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 may send session or authorization cookies without the Secure flag. If traffic can be intercepted, an attacker could capture sensitive session data. The available sources rate this low severity, mainly because exploitation requires a man-in-the-middle position.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management unless the product is internet-facing or used over untrusted networks. The business risk is session data exposure, but current evidence does not indicate active exploitation or high-impact compromise.

Technical view

The flaw is missing Secure attributes on authorization tokens or session cookies in IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1-1.3.5. The published CVSS 3.0 score is 3.7 with high attack complexity and low confidentiality impact. Integrity and availability impacts are not indicated in the provided data.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations still running IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, or 1.3.5. Risk is highest where users access the service over networks where interception is plausible.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The described attack depends on man-in-the-middle conditions and insecure handling of session cookies or authorization tokens.

Researcher notes

The provided data does not include CWE mapping, exploit detail, or a specific fix description. Analysis should stay bounded to missing Secure cookie attributes and IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1-1.3.5.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM SmartCloud Analytics deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Check IBM support guidance for the appropriate fix, upgrade, or configuration direction.
  • Treat versions 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 as affected until remediated.
  • Limit access to trusted networks while remediation is pending.
  • Require HTTPS-only access paths and monitor for accidental HTTP exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM SmartCloud Analytics instances and compare versions against 1.3.1 through 1.3.5.
  • Review authenticated HTTP responses for session cookies missing the Secure attribute.
  • Confirm users cannot reach authenticated workflows over plain HTTP.
  • Retest cookie attributes after applying IBM-recommended remediation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/AC:H/S:U/I:N/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/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
3.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/AC:H/S:U/I:N/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4214Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/AC:H/S:U/I:N/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/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
IBMSmartCloud Analytics1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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