CVE-2019-4241 Auth bypass in PureApplication System

High 8.4 Published 26 Jun 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An authenticated local user can bypass authentication to gain administrative access on IBM PureApplication System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4241?

CVE-2019-4241 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM PureApplication System, published on 26 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 could allow an authenticated user with local access to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access. IBM X-Force ID: 159467.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Pureapplication System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-4241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-25hm-6gxf-m348.