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CVE-2019-4569: IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.16 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.16 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: 166719.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.16 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A user could place JavaScript into the interface, potentially changing page behavior and exposing credentials during a trusted session.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority operational security issue. It is not described as remotely exploitable without user interaction, but it can affect trusted sessions and credentials in a sensitive monitoring platform.

Technical view

The issue is XSS in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.16. The CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.4 medium, network reachable, low privileges, low attack complexity, user interaction required, changed scope, with low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the affected IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions, especially where the Web UI is reachable by administrators or operational users. The source bundle does not identify cloud services, appliances, or other IBM products as affected.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, but impact could matter where Netcool Impact sessions handle operational or administrative credentials.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies XSS but does not provide CWE mapping or detailed vulnerable parameters. Avoid assuming exploit availability or exact injection points. Use vendor advisory details and local configuration review to scope validation safely.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the official fix or supported upgrade path.
  • Inventory Netcool Impact deployments and identify versions 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.16.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and necessary users.
  • Monitor for unexpected script content or modified UI behavior.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or broadly reachable consoles.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Netcool Impact version on each instance.
  • Check whether the Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 166719 and IBM support advisory for remediation status.
  • Verify remediation by confirming affected versions are no longer deployed.
  • Review logs or content changes for suspicious Web UI entries.
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Confidence
high
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/I:L/S:C/AV:N/PR:L/AC:L/UI:R/A:N/C:L/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/S:C/AV:N/PR:L/AC:L/UI:R/A:N/C:L/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-2019-4569Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMTivoli Netcool Impact7.1.0, 7.1.0.16Listed
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