CVE-2019-4423

low-risk
Published 2019-09-30

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 162769.

Do I need to act?

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0.34% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (4)

VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162769
Vendor Advisory https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/957207
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/162769
Vendor Advisory https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/957207
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal