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CVE-2019-4215: IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of...

IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 159186.

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

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability lets an attacker trick a user into clicking something different from what they think they are clicking. It affects IBM SmartCloud Analytics versions 1.3.1 through 1.3.5. Business risk is moderate because exploitation needs user interaction, but successful abuse could expose information or support follow-on attacks.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy product exposure. It is not described as actively exploited, but affected systems should be found and remediated because user deception could lead to account misuse or follow-on compromise.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4215 is a clickjacking issue in IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1-1.3.5. CVSS 3.0 is 6.1: network-reachable, no privileges required, low attack complexity, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations still running IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5. Risk is higher where the web interface is reachable by users or administrators who could be persuaded to visit attacker-controlled pages.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The attack depends on persuading a victim to visit a malicious website, then hijacking click actions. Evidence does not include public exploit details or confirmed real-world abuse.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies affected versions and CVSS characteristics but does not provide CWE mapping, patch version details, or exploit evidence. Analysis should stay focused on clickjacking exposure, user-interaction requirements, and IBM-confirmed affected SmartCloud Analytics versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM’s advisory for official remediation guidance for affected versions.
  • Inventory and prioritize SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 systems.
  • Plan vendor-supported upgrade, replacement, or retirement of affected deployments.
  • Restrict access to the affected web interface while remediation is assessed.
  • Warn privileged users about unsolicited links targeting administrative sessions.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM SmartCloud Analytics is present in the environment.
  • Record exact product versions and compare against 1.3.1 through 1.3.5.
  • Identify whether the web interface is internet-facing or broadly reachable internally.
  • Review access logs for unusual administrative activity after suspicious link exposure.
  • Track IBM advisory updates and document remediation status.
Prepared
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/PR:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/S:C/AV:N/C:L/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/S:C/AV:N/C:L/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4215Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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