CVE-2019-4423: ibm sterling_file_gateway Path Traversal
CVSS: 5.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 30-09-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-4423 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in ibm sterling_file_gateway. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.67%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-09-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:U/AV:N/I:N/UI:N/C:L/A:N/AC:L/PR:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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
2.67%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.67% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.67%
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
- sterling_file_gateway2.2.0.0 | 6.0.1.0 | ≥ 2.2.0.0, ≤ 6.0.1.0
1 vendor · 1 product