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CVE-2019-4505: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Network Deployment could allow a remote attacker to...

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Network Deployment could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by sending a specially-crafted URL. This can lead the attacker to view any file in a certain directory. IBM X-Force ID: 164364.

LowCVSS 3.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4505 is a low-severity information disclosure issue in IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. A remote attacker may be able to use a crafted URL to view files in a specific directory. The provided sources do not identify the directory, file types, or confirmed exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency. Prioritize affected WebSphere systems that are externally reachable or process sensitive data. If WebSphere is internal-only and patched per IBM guidance, business urgency is lower.

Technical view

IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected. The CVSS 3.0 score is 3.7, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks this as ID 164364.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running affected WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment versions, especially instances reachable over a network. Business impact depends on what files are accessible in the affected directory and whether those files contain sensitive configuration, credentials, or operational data.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. CVSS marks exploit code maturity as unproven. The issue still deserves review because information disclosure can support later intrusion or reconnaissance if sensitive files are exposed.

Researcher notes

The public bundle does not include CWE, precise path conditions, directory scope, or detailed remediation text. Avoid assuming arbitrary file read beyond the stated directory limitation. Validation should focus on asset versioning, reachability, IBM advisory applicability, and whether accessible files could materially increase risk.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory node 964766 for official fixes and supported remediation guidance.
  • Prioritize internet-facing or partner-accessible WebSphere Network Deployment environments.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-recommended fixes for affected versions where available.
  • Restrict network access to administrative or application endpoints where business permits.
  • Review exposed directories for sensitive configuration or credential material.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Confirm whether versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, or 9.0 are present.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 164364 and the IBM support page for applicability details.
  • Check access logs for unusual requests against WebSphere endpoints around sensitive directories.
  • Document whether compensating network controls limit remote reachability.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
3.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/PR:N/A:N/S:U/AV:N/AC:H/C:L/I:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4505Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/PR:N/A:N/S:U/AV:N/AC:H/C:L/I:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/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
IBMWebSphere Application Server7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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