CVE-2019-4045 : What You Need to Know

IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 may be vulnerable to a manipulation flaw in the API, potentially allowing spoofing of document information.

Understanding CVE-2019-4045

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 that could be exploited by attackers.

What is CVE-2019-4045?

The vulnerability in IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 allows for potential manipulation of document information through a flaw in the API.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4045

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:U/UI:N/AC:L/C:N/A:N/PR:L/I:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
The vulnerability could allow a client to spoof the "last modified by" value of a document.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4045

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the API of IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager versions 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, and 18.0.0.2 enables potential manipulation of document information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Systems: IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager
Affected Versions: 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, 18.0.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the "last modified by" value of a document.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-4045, follow these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized document modifications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager.

Patching and Updates

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