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CVE-2019-4579: IBM Resilient SOAR 38 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass ap...

IBM Resilient SOAR 38 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 167236.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4579 affects IBM Resilient SOAR version 38. The issue is incomplete input validation using blacklisting, which could let a low-privileged network attacker bypass application controls and affect system or data integrity. The published CVSS score is 4.3, so urgency is moderate and focused on environments still running this specific version.

Executive priority

Set moderate priority unless IBM Resilient SOAR 38 is internet-exposed or widely accessible internally. The issue targets integrity rather than confidentiality or availability, but SOAR platforms can influence security operations, so affected deployments should be remediated promptly.

Technical view

IBM reports incomplete blacklisting for input validation in Resilient SOAR 38. CVSS v3.0 is 4.3 with network attack vector, low privileges required, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and low integrity impact only. No CWE is listed in the provided source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Resilient SOAR version 38. Systems reachable by authenticated low-privileged users are the main concern. The provided sources do not name other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS temporal metric marks exploit maturity as unproven. Treat this as a validation and remediation item, not as confirmed active compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The bundle confirms product, version, CVSS vector, and high-level input-validation weakness, but not exact input points, patch version, or exploit mechanics. Avoid assuming broader product impact without IBM advisory confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory guidance for the supported remediation path.
  • Identify and prioritize any IBM Resilient SOAR 38 instances.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade guidance if applicable.
  • Limit network access to SOAR administrative and user interfaces.
  • Review low-privileged account access and remove unnecessary users.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM Resilient SOAR versions from asset inventory.
  • Compare findings against CVE-2019-4579 and IBM X-Force ID 167236.
  • Verify whether vendor remediation has been applied.
  • Review access logs for unusual low-privileged activity.
  • Check integrity-sensitive SOAR workflows for unexpected changes.
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Confidence
medium
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/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:N/AC:L/A:N/UI:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

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
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:N/AC:L/A:N/UI:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4579Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMResilient SOAR38Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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