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CVE-2019-4335: IBM Watson Studio Local 1.2.3 stores key files in the user's home directory which could be obtained by anot...

IBM Watson Studio Local 1.2.3 stores key files in the user's home directory which could be obtained by another local user. IBM X-Force ID: 161413.

MediumCVSS 6.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4335 affects IBM Watson Studio Local 1.2.3. It can leave key files in a user's home directory where another local user may obtain them. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive keys on shared or weakly controlled hosts, not remote takeover.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted hygiene issue for IBM Watson Studio Local environments. Prioritize systems with shared local access or sensitive data workflows, but it does not appear to be a broad internet-facing emergency from the provided evidence.

Technical view

IBM describes an information disclosure issue in Watson Studio Local 1.2.3. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. The provided sources do not identify integrity or availability impact, affected versions beyond 1.2.3, or exploit activity.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Watson Studio Local 1.2.3 is installed on systems with multiple local users, shared administrative access, or weak home-directory permission controls.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires local access, so risk depends heavily on host access controls and whether key files were reachable by other local users.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force ID 161413. No CWE, detailed affected CPEs, exploit proof, or patch specifics are included in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Watson Studio Local deployments and flag version 1.2.3.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for fixed versions or configuration guidance.
  • Restrict local shell access on affected hosts to trusted administrators.
  • Audit permissions and placement of Watson Studio Local key files.
  • Rotate potentially exposed keys after remediation if shared local access existed.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any host runs IBM Watson Studio Local 1.2.3.
  • Identify whether affected hosts allow multiple local users.
  • Check whether Watson Studio Local key files exist under user home directories.
  • Review file permissions and recent local login activity.
  • Record vendor remediation status and compensating controls.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.2CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/A:N/PR:N/I:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.53.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.2Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4335Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWatson Studio Local1.2.3Listed
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