CVE-2019-4013

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 could allow any authenticated user to upload any file to any location on the server with root privileges. This results in code execution on underlying system with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 155887.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 13.71% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10874666 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155887 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154747/IBM-Bigfix-Platform-9.5.9.62-Arbitary-File-Upload-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4013?
CVE-2019-4013 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4013?
To fix CVE-2019-4013, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4013 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-4013 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4013?
CVE-2019-4013 affects IBM BigFix Platform.
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