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CVE-2019-4713: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute...

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172084.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2 has a high-severity flaw that could let a logged-in remote attacker run arbitrary system commands. That can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems using the product, especially where low-privilege access is possible.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority product exposure review. It requires attacker authentication, but successful exploitation could give command execution on systems protecting sensitive data encryption operations.

Technical view

The source bundle describes a network-reachable, low-complexity command execution issue requiring authentication. IBM X-Force ID 172084 maps the issue to specially crafted requests against IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2. CVSS 3.0 score is 8.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2. Risk is higher if authenticated users can reach the affected service remotely or if management interfaces are broadly accessible.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The CVSS temporal exploitability value is listed as unproven, but the impact remains serious because authenticated command execution is a high-value post-access path.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, X-Force entry, and CVSS data. No CWE, public exploit details, or explicit remediation text were included in the provided bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2 is deployed.
  • Check IBM’s advisory for the vendor-approved fix or upgrade path.
  • Restrict remote access to affected interfaces to trusted administrative networks.
  • Review and remove unnecessary accounts with access to the product.
  • Monitor logs for suspicious authenticated requests or unexpected command execution.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption versions across managed environments.
  • Verify whether any instance reports version 3.0.0.2.
  • Confirm affected services are not internet-exposed or broadly reachable.
  • Review authentication logs for unusual successful access patterns.
  • Document remediation status against the IBM advisory.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/C:H/UI:N/A:H/AV:N/S:U/AC:L/I:H/PR:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4713Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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