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CVE-2019-4460: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 developer portal could allow a remote attacker to traverse director...

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 developer portal could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 163681.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM API Connect 5.0 Developer Portal versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 could let an authenticated remote attacker read arbitrary files through directory traversal. The business risk is information disclosure from exposed portal systems, not system takeover based on the provided sources.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for any exposed IBM API Connect 5.0 Developer Portal. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing portals because the flaw can disclose files, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.

Technical view

The issue is a network-reachable directory traversal flaw in IBM API Connect Developer Portal. A low-privileged attacker could send specially crafted URL requests containing parent-directory traversal sequences to view arbitrary files. CVSS 3.0 score is 4.3 with low confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, no user interaction, and privileges required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM API Connect 5.0 Developer Portal is deployed and reachable by authenticated users, partners, or administrators. The bundle only identifies versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 as affected.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. IBM X-Force assigned ID 163681. Exploitation requires network access and low privileges, with the documented impact limited to unauthorized file viewing.

Researcher notes

Do not assume broader IBM API Connect versions are affected beyond the listed 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 range. The bundle provides no CWE, no exploit-in-the-wild evidence, and no detailed patch version. Use IBM advisory and X-Force entry as authoritative remediation references.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM API Connect 5.0 Developer Portal deployments.
  • Compare deployed versions against 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6.
  • Review IBM advisory 10960848 for vendor-recommended fixes or updates.
  • Restrict portal access to trusted networks and required users.
  • Review exposed systems for sensitive files readable by the portal service.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm affected product and version from asset inventory or administration records.
  • Check whether Developer Portal is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review web logs for parent-directory traversal patterns.
  • Verify IBM vendor remediation has been applied where applicable.
  • Confirm access controls limit low-privileged portal users appropriately.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/AC:L/AV:N/S:U/PR:L/I:N/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4460Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMAPI Connect5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.6Listed
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