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CVE-2019-4218: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 allows web pages to be stored locally which c...

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159227.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Information Queue versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.2 could store web pages locally in a way another user on the same system could read. This is an information disclosure issue with limited confidentiality impact, mainly relevant on shared or multi-user hosts.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management unless the affected product runs on shared systems with sensitive web content. Prioritize inventory first, then remediate confirmed affected installations according to IBM guidance.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4218 affects IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating local access, low complexity, and low confidentiality impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 159227.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2 on systems where multiple local users may access stored web page data.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS exploit maturity is marked unproven. Treat it as a local information disclosure risk, not a confirmed exploited-in-the-wild issue.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse in the bundle: affected versions, local read exposure, CVSS, IBM advisory, and X-Force ID are provided. No CWE, exploit details, fixed version, or operational workaround details are included in the supplied sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Information Queue deployments and affected versions.
  • Review IBM advisory ibm10886061 for official remediation details.
  • Apply IBM-provided remediation or upgrade guidance where applicable.
  • Restrict local system access to trusted users until remediated.
  • Remove or isolate unsupported affected installations if remediation is unavailable.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether ISIQ 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2 is installed.
  • Check host access model for shared local user accounts.
  • Verify IBM remediation status against the support advisory.
  • Review permissions around locally stored ISIQ web page data.
  • Document residual exposure for any unpatched shared systems.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:N/PR:N/AC:L/AV:L/S:U/UI:N/A:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.51.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4218Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/PR:N/AC:L/AV:L/S:U/UI:N/A:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/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 Information Queue1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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