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CVE-2019-4270: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 160203.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This issue lets an authenticated user place JavaScript into the IBM WebSphere Application Server Admin Console. If another trusted user interacts with the affected UI, the script could run in that session and potentially expose credentials or alter console behavior.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate administrative-plane risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but it can affect credentials inside trusted admin sessions, so prioritize remediation for exposed or broadly accessible consoles.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4270 is a cross-site scripting flaw in the WebSphere Application Server Admin Console for versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. The supplied CVSS vector is 5.4, network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, with low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments still running affected WebSphere versions with the Admin Console enabled and reachable by administrators or trusted users. Risk increases if low-privileged users can access console functions that render user-controlled content.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector includes exploit maturity marked high, but exploitation still requires privileges and user interaction within a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports XSS in the Admin Console with authenticated access and user interaction requirements. The bundle does not provide exact vulnerable parameters, exploit details, or specific fix identifiers, so validation should stay version, exposure, and vendor-advisory focused.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the affected WebSphere version.
  • Apply the relevant IBM official fix or supported fix pack.
  • Restrict Admin Console access to authorized administrative networks and users.
  • Remove or disable unnecessary low-privileged console access.
  • Monitor for unexpected script content or altered console behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.
  • Confirm whether the Admin Console is enabled and reachable.
  • Check installed fix packs against IBM guidance for CVE-2019-4270.
  • Review admin roles for unnecessary low-privileged console access.
  • Look for suspicious script content in console-rendered fields or logs.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A:N/RC:C/E:H/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
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4270Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A:N/RC:C/E:H/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
IBMWebSphere Application Server7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0Listed
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CWE details

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