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CVE-2019-4691: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 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: 171828.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2 has a Web UI cross-site scripting issue. A user with access could embed JavaScript that changes the interface and may expose credentials inside a trusted session.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate priority unless GDE is internet-exposed, widely accessible internally, or used by privileged administrators. Patch or follow IBM guidance during normal vulnerability remediation windows, with faster action for high-trust environments.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4691 affects IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and required user interaction. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact reported.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2, especially where the Web UI is reachable by multiple authenticated users or broader internal networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, so risk depends on who can access the Web UI and who may view injected content.

Researcher notes

The issue is XSS in the GDE Web UI, IBM X-Force ID 171828. The CVSS vector indicates scope change, low privilege requirement, user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. No CWE, exploit code, or detailed fix information is included in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM GDE deployments and confirm whether version 3.0.0.2 is present.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation or interim guidance.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and authorized users.
  • Monitor for unusual credential events involving GDE administrative accounts.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory GDE instances and record exact product versions.
  • Confirm whether any instance reports IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2.
  • Review Web UI access controls and exposed network paths.
  • Check logs for suspicious script-like content or unexpected UI changes.
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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/S:C/AV:N/AC:L/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

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/S:C/AV:N/AC:L/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A: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-2019-4691Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/AC:L/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A: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
IBMSecurity Guardium Data Encryption3.0.0.2Listed
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