CVE-2019-4609: High severity api connect cli plugins vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2019
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Updated

IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 168510.

Other sources

IBM API Connect uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM API Connect=2018.4.1.7
IBM API Connect<=2018.4.1.7

Event History

Dec 17, 2019
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4609?

CVE-2019-4609 is a vulnerability in IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.7 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, allowing an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2019-4609 affect IBM API Connect?

CVE-2019-4609 affects IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.7 by using insecure cryptographic algorithms that can be exploited to decrypt highly sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4609?

CVE-2019-4609 has a severity of 7.5 (High).

4

What version of IBM API Connect is affected?

IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.7 is affected by CVE-2019-4609.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-4609 in my IBM API Connect installation?

To fix CVE-2019-4609, you should update to a version of IBM API Connect that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms and follow IBM's recommendations for protecting sensitive information.

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