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CVE-2019-4561: IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system,...

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 166456.

HighCVSS 8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 has a high-severity flaw that could let an attacker run code on a victim system. The attack requires user interaction: the victim must be persuaded to visit a specially crafted website. Successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority legacy product exposure check. The impact is severe if exploited, but the known attack path requires user interaction and the supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation. Prioritize inventory, vendor advisory review, and remediation of any 6.0.0 systems.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4561 is an untrusted deserialization vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network attack surface, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0. Risk is higher where users with access to the system can browse external or attacker-controlled web content from systems that can reach the application environment.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM X-Force identifies the issue, and the CVE description says exploitation requires persuading a victim to visit a crafted website. No exploit maturity beyond the provided CVSS metadata is established here.

Researcher notes

Do not assume other IBM Identity Manager versions are affected from this bundle. The record names only IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0. The bundle does not provide exploit details, affected components, or exact fixed build, so validation should focus on version presence and IBM advisory alignment.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory node 1108695 for the official fix or workaround.
  • Apply vendor-provided updates according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict browser access from privileged administration workstations where feasible.
  • Reduce unnecessary network exposure to Identity Manager systems.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed IBM Security Identity Manager versions.
  • Confirm whether version 6.0.0 is present in production or staging.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 166456 against asset records.
  • Check change records for IBM advisory remediation.
  • Assess whether affected users can access untrusted web content.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:R/I:H/AV:N/A:H/S:U/PR:L/C:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.15.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4561Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:R/I:H/AV:N/A:H/S:U/PR:L/C:H/RC:C/E:U/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
IBMSecurity Identity Manager6.0.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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