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CVE-2019-4467: IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 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: 163776.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Cloud Pak System has a web interface flaw that can let an authenticated user place JavaScript into the UI. If another trusted user interacts with affected content, the script could alter the session and potentially expose credentials. This is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources.

Executive priority

Treat as a medium-priority remediation for IBM Cloud Pak System environments, especially where the administrative UI is broadly reachable. Prioritize confirmation of affected versions and vendor remediation rather than emergency response, unless local evidence shows suspicious UI activity.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4467 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Cloud Pak System Web UI. The CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.4 medium with low privileges required, user interaction required, network access, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 163776.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Cloud Pak System web UI on affected versions. The bundle states 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 in the description, but the affected list also includes 2.2, so version scope should be verified against IBM guidance.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The issue requires a user with low privileges and interaction from another user, reducing immediate internet-scale risk but still creating credential and session risk in trusted administrative environments.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies XSS impact and IBM X-Force ID 163776 but provides no CWE and limited remediation detail. Version evidence is inconsistent between the description and affected list, so researchers should cite both and verify final applicability from IBM sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory node 1118487 for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for confirmed affected versions.
  • Restrict access to the Cloud Pak System Web UI to trusted networks.
  • Review user roles and remove unnecessary low-privilege UI access.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force ID 163776 for vendor updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Cloud Pak System deployments and record exact versions.
  • Confirm whether 2.2, 2.3, or 2.3.0.1 are present.
  • Check whether the Web UI is exposed beyond trusted administrative networks.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance before marking systems remediated.
  • Look for abnormal UI content changes or credential-related alerts.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4467Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCloud Pak System2.3, 2.2Listed
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