CVE-2019-4256: ibm api_connect Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 29-05-2019Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-4256 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in ibm api_connect. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159944.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/UI:N/S:U/C:H/A:N/I:N/AC:H/AV:N/PR:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.9MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.32% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- api_connect5.0.0.0 | 5.0.8.6 | ≥ 5.0.0.0, ≤ 5.0.8.6
1 vendor · 1 product