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CVE-2019-4243: IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 allows unauthorized disclosure of information like accessing s...

IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5 allows unauthorized disclosure of information like accessing solrconfig.xml and could allow an attacker to perform disruptive administrator tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 159517.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not 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 can expose sensitive configuration information, including solrconfig.xml. The issue may also let an attacker perform disruptive administrator-level tasks. The available sources rate this as medium severity, not an emergency internet-wide crisis, but important for organizations still running this legacy IBM product.

Executive priority

Handle this as a moderate legacy-platform risk. It is most urgent where IBM SmartCloud Analytics remains business-critical, shared by many users, or poorly segmented. Ask asset owners to confirm exposure and follow IBM remediation guidance.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4243 affects IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1-1.3.5. The CVSS v3.0 score is 5.1 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. Sources describe unauthorized information disclosure and possible disruptive administrator actions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations that still operate IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1 through 1.3.5. The bundle provides no CPEs or deployment details, so teams should confirm product presence through asset inventory and IBM support records.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and the CVSS vector lists exploit code maturity as unproven. Treat public details as enough to justify remediation, but not as evidence of known in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

The public bundle is thin: it identifies affected versions, a medium CVSS score, X-Force ID 159517, and examples of exposed information. It does not provide enough detail to infer attack paths beyond the stated unauthorized disclosure and disruptive administrator task risk.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether IBM SmartCloud Analytics 1.3.1-1.3.5 is present.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the official remediation or upgrade path.
  • Prioritize replacement or isolation if the product is unsupported internally.
  • Restrict administrative and local access to trusted operators only.
  • Monitor related logs for unexpected configuration access or admin activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM SmartCloud Analytics versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Check whether any instance reports versions 1.3.1 through 1.3.5.
  • Verify IBM advisory remediation has been applied where applicable.
  • Review access controls around SmartCloud Analytics administrative functions.
  • Look for unexpected reads of sensitive configuration files.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/AV:L/S:U/I:L/UI:N/PR:N/AC:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.52.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4243Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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