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CVE-2019-4426: The Case Builder component shipped with 18.0.0.1 through 19.0.0.2 and IBM Case Manager 5.1.1 through 5.3 is...

The Case Builder component shipped with 18.0.0.1 through 19.0.0.2 and IBM Case Manager 5.1.1 through 5.3 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: 162772.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4426 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Case Builder. A lower-privileged user could place JavaScript into the web interface, changing what another trusted user sees and potentially exposing credentials during a session.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority enterprise application risk. It is not marked as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can affect trusted user sessions and should be scheduled into normal IBM platform patching.

Technical view

The flaw affects Case Builder in IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.1 through 19.0.0.2 and IBM Case Manager 5.1.1 through 5.3. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4, with network access, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed IBM Business Automation Workflow or IBM Case Manager versions with the Case Builder component accessible to authenticated users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation needs low privileges and user interaction, making abuse plausible inside trusted application workflows.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on authenticated Case Builder workflows and stored user-controlled content. Avoid assuming broader IBM product exposure beyond the named versions. Evidence is sufficient for affected products and impact, but patch package details are not included in the source bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Check the IBM advisories for the exact affected release and fix guidance.
  • Upgrade or patch affected IBM Business Automation Workflow and Case Manager deployments per IBM guidance.
  • Restrict Case Builder access to trusted, necessary users until remediation is complete.
  • Monitor for unexpected script-like content in user-controlled Case Builder fields.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Case Manager versions in use.
  • Confirm whether the Case Builder component is deployed and reachable.
  • Compare installed versions against IBM’s affected version ranges.
  • Verify remediation status against the IBM support advisories.
  • Review application roles for unnecessary Case Builder write access.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source 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/PR:L/A:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/AC:L/AV:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4426Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMBusiness Automation Workflow18.0.0.1, 19.0.0.2Listed
IBMCase Manager5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.0, 5.3CDListed
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