CVE-2019-4130 : What You Need to Know

IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 have a critical vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to upload files and execute unauthorized code.

Understanding CVE-2019-4130

This CVE involves a potential security flaw in IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1, enabling malicious remote attackers to upload files and execute unauthorized code on affected servers.

What is CVE-2019-4130?

Identified as IBM X-Force ID 158280
Vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload any files, leading to unauthorized code execution

The Impact of CVE-2019-4130

Base Score: 9 (Critical)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Attack Complexity: Low
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Temporal Score: 7.8 (High)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4130

This section provides in-depth technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files
Enables execution of unauthorized code on the server

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by uploading files to execute unauthorized code

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4130 with these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Educate users on safe file upload practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to prevent vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

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