How severe is CVE-2019-0612?

CVE-2019-0612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0612?

CVE-2019-0612 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-0612 published?

CVE-2019-0612 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0612

CVE-2019-0612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Edge
Published: 2019-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Click2Play protection in Microsoft Edge improperly handles flash objects. By itself, this bypass vulnerability does not allow arbitrary code execution, aka 'Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0612?: A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Click2Play protection in Microsoft Edge improperly handles flash objects. By itself, this bypass vulnerability does not allow arbitrary code execution, aka 'Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0612?: CVE-2019-0612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0612?: CVE-2019-0612 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0612 published?: CVE-2019-0612 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0612

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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