How severe is CVE-2019-0090?

CVE-2019-0090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0090?

CVE-2019-0090 primarily affects Intel Converged Security And Management Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0090?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0090 published?

CVE-2019-0090 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0090

CVE-2019-0090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Converged Security And Management Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Converged Security And Management Engine
Published: 2019-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient access control vulnerability in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.x, 12.0.35 Intel(R) TXE 3.x, 4.x, Intel(R) Server Platform Services 3.x, 4.x, Intel(R) SPS before version SPS_E3_05.00.04.027.0 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0090?: Insufficient access control vulnerability in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.x, 12.0.35 Intel(R) TXE 3.x, 4.x, Intel(R) Server Platform Services 3.x, 4.x, Intel(R) SPS before version SPS_E3_05.00.04.027.0 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0090?: CVE-2019-0090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0090?: CVE-2019-0090 primarily affects Intel Converged Security And Management Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0090 published?: CVE-2019-0090 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:converged_security_and_management_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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