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CVE-2019-4665: IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 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: 171247.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 Web UI can allow a logged-in user to place JavaScript into the interface. If another trusted session views it, the script could change page behavior and potentially expose credentials. This is a medium-severity issue, but it matters for storage administration environments.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item for storage administration systems, not an internet-scale emergency. Fix or restrict affected Web UI access promptly because credential exposure in a trusted admin session can affect sensitive storage operations.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4665 is a stored or embedded cross-site scripting issue in IBM Spectrum Scale Web UI. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network access, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 deployments using the Web UI. Risk increases where the UI is reachable by broad internal networks or many authenticated users. The provided sources do not identify other affected products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires a low-privileged user and user interaction in a trusted Web UI session. IBM X-Force rates exploit maturity as high in the CVSS vector, but no exploit details are provided here.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force ID 171247. The bundle does not include affected build ranges beyond 4.2 and 5.0, specific fixed versions, CWE mapping, or exploit proof. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory node 1118937 for official remediation guidance.
  • Prioritize updates for Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 Web UI deployments.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and users.
  • Review administrative accounts for unnecessary low-privilege Web UI access.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 171247 for updated remediation details.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Spectrum Scale versions and confirm whether 4.2 or 5.0 is present.
  • Determine whether the Spectrum Scale Web UI is enabled and reachable.
  • Review Web UI access controls for low-privileged users.
  • Check IBM advisory for fixed builds or required configuration changes.
  • Confirm remediation status through version records or vendor-supported validation.
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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/A:N/UI:R/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AC:L/I:L/AV:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

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/A:N/UI:R/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AC:L/I:L/AV:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4665Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:R/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AC:L/I:L/AV:N/E:H/RL:O/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
IBMSpectrum Scale5.0, 4.2Listed
Weakness

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