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CVE-2019-4715: IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on...

IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 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: 172093.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 contain a high-severity flaw that could let a logged-in remote attacker run arbitrary commands on the affected system. This matters most where Spectrum Scale is reachable by many users or exposed beyond tightly controlled administration networks.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority if affected versions remain in use. The vulnerability can lead to full command execution after authentication, so remediation should be tracked as a security maintenance item with clear ownership and completion dates.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4715 is a remote authenticated command execution issue in IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0. The CVSS v3.0 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 or 5.0 where an attacker can authenticate and reach the vulnerable service. The provided sources do not identify affected subcomponents, default exposure, or vulnerable configurations beyond the product versions.

Exploitation context

The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. IBM describes exploitation through a specially crafted request by a remote authenticated attacker. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires valid low-privileged access but no user interaction.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are authenticated access and affected versions 4.2 or 5.0. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, vulnerable endpoints, patch version numbers, or compensating controls. Use IBM advisory and X-Force ID 172093 as authoritative references.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2 and 5.0 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for official fixes or supported upgrade paths.
  • Restrict access to Spectrum Scale interfaces to trusted administration networks.
  • Audit and reduce low-privileged accounts with access to affected systems.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 172093 for updated remediation details.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Spectrum Scale versions across production and backup environments.
  • Check whether affected systems are reachable from user or partner networks.
  • Validate patch or upgrade status against IBM support guidance.
  • Review authentication logs for unusual access to Spectrum Scale systems.
  • Look for unexpected command execution or configuration changes on affected hosts.
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Confidence
high
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/AV:N/I:H/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/C:H/A:H/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/I:H/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/C:H/A:H/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4715Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
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