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CVE-2019-4704: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization to...

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 172014.

LowCVSS 3.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2 may send login-related cookies over unencrypted HTTP because the Secure cookie flag is missing. If an attacker can get a user onto an HTTP link and observe that traffic, they may capture cookie values. The sourced severity is low.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management unless the appliance is internet-facing or reachable over untrusted networks. The issue can expose session material but requires specific network conditions, and sources do not report active exploitation.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4704 affects IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0.2. Authorization tokens or session cookies are not marked Secure, allowing browser transmission over HTTP. The CVSS 3.0 score is 3.7 with high attack complexity, low confidentiality impact, and no stated integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance version 7.0.2. Risk is highest where users can access appliance-related links over HTTP or where network traffic can be observed.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The described attack depends on an insecure HTTP path and traffic snooping, which aligns with the high attack complexity rating.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the bundle. The vulnerability is an insecure cookie attribute issue affecting confidentiality only. Evidence does not provide fixed versions, exploit availability, or workaround details beyond the IBM references.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM guidance for the official fix or supported workaround.
  • Identify any IBM Security Identity Manager VA 7.0.2 deployments.
  • Prioritize HTTPS-only access for appliance interfaces.
  • Restrict appliance access to trusted networks and administrators.
  • Review proxy or gateway controls for HTTP downgrade exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether version 7.0.2 is deployed.
  • Review authenticated Set-Cookie headers for the Secure attribute.
  • Check whether HTTP access to appliance routes is possible.
  • Verify any IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Document remaining exposure if vendor guidance is unavailable.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/AC:H/I:N/AV:N/S:U/E:U/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
3.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/C:L/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/AC:H/I:N/AV:N/S:U/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4704Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/AC:H/I:N/AV:N/S:U/E:U/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 Identity Manager Virtual Appliance7.0.2Listed
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