CVE-2019-4252: IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 could allow a remote attacker to traver...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 allowed a remote attacker with some access to read files outside intended directories. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive server-side files, not system takeover or service outage based on the supplied evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, or 6.0.6.1, especially where the application is reachable by users beyond a tightly controlled admin group. Prioritize remediation for any exposed or broadly accessible CLM instance because the vulnerability can disclose sensitive files. Treat internal-only systems as moderate urgency, but do not leave affected versions untracked because old lifecycle-management platforms often contain valuable engineering and project data. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management deployments and versions.; Apply IBM's official remediation from the linked IBM advisory.; Restrict application access to trusted networks and authorized users..

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May 24, 2026, 20:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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