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CVE-2019-4280: IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 displays sensitive information in HTTP requests which cou...

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 displays sensitive information in HTTP requests which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 160503.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4280 is an IBM Sterling File Gateway information disclosure issue. Affected systems may expose sensitive information in HTTP requests, which could help attackers plan further activity. The reported impact is limited to confidentiality, not data modification or service outage.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority confidentiality issue. It is not described as actively exploited, but file-transfer gateways often handle sensitive business data, so exposed deployments should be remediated promptly.

Technical view

IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 are affected. CVSS 3.0 is 5.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Sterling File Gateway in the affected version range, especially deployments reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. CVSS marks exploit maturity as unproven. The main risk is sensitive request data supporting later attacks.

Researcher notes

Available evidence is sparse: no CWE is listed, and the bundle does not describe exact exposed fields. Validation should stay focused on version applicability, request handling, and log retention without assuming affected data types beyond the advisory language.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Sterling File Gateway deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM support advisory for the vendor-approved fix or upgrade path.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-facing deployments.
  • Limit exposure to trusted networks where operationally possible.
  • Review proxy, web server, and application logs for sensitive request data.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed versions fall between 2.2.0.0 and 6.0.1.0.
  • Check vendor advisory applicability against your exact build and configuration.
  • Inspect normal application traffic handling for sensitive values in HTTP requests.
  • Review retained logs for accidental storage of exposed request data.
  • Verify remediation by rechecking version and vendor advisory status.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/C:L/A:N/I:N/AC:L/PR:N/S:U/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4280Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSterling File Gateway2.2.0.0, 6.0.1.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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