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CVE-2019-4738: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1 discloses...

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1 discloses sensitive information to an authenticated user from the dashboard UI which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172753.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4738 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition. An authenticated user can view sensitive information through the dashboard UI, potentially helping them plan further attacks against the system.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority cleanup item unless the dashboard is broadly accessible or used by many third parties. It is not described as remote unauthenticated code execution, but it can expose information useful for further compromise.

Technical view

Affected versions are IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1. CVSS 3.0 is 4.3, with network access, low privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the affected Sterling B2B Integrator versions where authenticated users can access the dashboard UI. Internet exposure increases risk, but the source bundle does not state whether unauthenticated users are affected.

Exploitation context

The sources do not show known active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The issue still matters because disclosed internal information could support follow-on attacks by a low-privileged authenticated user.

Researcher notes

The bundle does not identify the exact sensitive fields disclosed, affected dashboard components, or fixed release numbers. Keep analysis bounded to authenticated dashboard information disclosure and avoid assuming broader product exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory guidance for fixed versions or interim mitigation.
  • Inventory Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions in use.
  • Restrict dashboard access to trusted, necessary users only.
  • Review low-privilege accounts and remove unnecessary access.
  • Monitor IBM and X-Force references for updated remediation details.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed versions fall within the affected ranges.
  • Review dashboard role assignments for low-privilege users.
  • Check access logs for unusual authenticated dashboard activity.
  • Validate that IBM-recommended fixes or configuration changes are applied.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/UI:N/S:U/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/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
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/UI:N/S:U/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4738Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.0.0.0, 5.2.0.0, 5.2.6.5, 6.0.3.1Listed
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