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CVE-2019-4241: IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 could allow an authenticated user with local access to b...

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 could allow an authenticated user with local access to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access. IBM X-Force ID: 159467.

HighCVSS 8.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM PureApplication System versions 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 have a high-severity flaw where a local authenticated user could bypass authentication controls and obtain administrative access. The business concern is insider or already-present local access escalating into full platform control.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority infrastructure risk where affected systems exist. The flaw can turn local authenticated access into administrative control, which may affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of managed workloads.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4241 affects IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0, 2.2.3.1, 2.2.3.2, 2.2.4.0, and 2.2.5.0 through 2.2.5.3. CVSS v3.0 is 8.4 with local attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running the listed IBM PureApplication System versions and allowing local authenticated access. Internet-facing remote exploitation is not supported by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. IBM X-Force records exploit code maturity as unproven in the provided CVSS vector, so treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

The source bundle provides affected versions, IBM X-Force ID 159467, CVSS 8.4, and impact. It does not provide CWE classification, technical root cause detail, public exploit evidence, or specific remediation steps beyond IBM advisory references.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM PureApplication System deployments and their exact versions.
  • Check IBM advisory ibm10885602 for official fix or upgrade guidance.
  • Prioritize remediation for listed versions 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3.
  • Restrict local access to trusted administrators until remediation is complete.
  • Review local user accounts and remove unnecessary access.
  • Monitor for unexpected administrative access or configuration changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployed version matches the affected version list.
  • Review appliance access controls for local authenticated users.
  • Check IBM X-Force ID 159467 and IBM advisory details.
  • Validate remediation status against IBM’s official guidance.
  • Review logs for unusual privilege changes or administrative sessions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AV:L/S:U/PR:N/A:H/AC:L/I:H/UI:N/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
8.4CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/C:H/AV:L/S:U/PR:N/A:H/AC:L/I:H/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.55.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.4High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4241Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

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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CWE details

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