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CVE-2019-4234: IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 weakness in the implementation of locking feature in pat...

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 weakness in the implementation of locking feature in pattern editor. An attacker by intercepting the subsequent requests can bypass business logic to modify the pattern to unlocked state. IBM X-Force ID: 159416.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4234 affects IBM PureApplication System pattern editor locking. A logged-in network attacker could bypass the intended lock and change a pattern back to an unlocked state, creating a controlled integrity risk rather than a system takeover scenario.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority integrity issue. It is most important where PureApplication patterns govern production or regulated workloads, because unauthorized pattern changes can undermine change control.

Technical view

Affected versions are IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3. The issue is a business-logic weakness in the pattern editor lock workflow. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.3, with network attack vector, low privileges required, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the listed IBM PureApplication System versions and allowing authenticated users network access to the pattern editor workflow.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM describes request interception enabling lock-state bypass, but the provided sources do not include public exploit maturity beyond CVSS E:U.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not list CWE details or exact fixed versions. Analysis should stay tied to IBM advisory and X-Force ID 159416. Validate exposure through versioning, access paths, and pattern-change audit trails rather than assumptions about broader IBM products.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 10885602 for official remediation guidance.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-provided fixes where available for affected versions.
  • Restrict pattern editor access to users with a business need.
  • Reduce network exposure to PureApplication administrative interfaces.
  • Monitor for unexpected pattern unlock or modification events.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM PureApplication System versions in use.
  • Flag versions 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 as affected.
  • Confirm whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Review access controls for pattern editor users.
  • Check audit records for unexpected pattern unlocks or edits.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:N/AV:N/S:U/PR:L/A:N/AC:L/I:L/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4234Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMPureApplication System2.2.3.0, 2.2.3.1, 2.2.3.2, 2.2.4.0, 2.2.5.0, 2.2.5.1, 2.2.5.2, 2.2.5.3Listed
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