How severe is CVE-2019-0727?

CVE-2019-0727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0727 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0727?

CVE-2019-0727 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0727?

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-2019-0727 published?

CVE-2019-0727 was published on 2019-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0727

CVE-2019-0727 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
Published: 2019-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector, Visual Studio Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0727?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector, Visual Studio Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0727?: CVE-2019-0727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0727 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0727?: CVE-2019-0727 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0727?: 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-2019-0727 published?: CVE-2019-0727 was published on 2019-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0727

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2015:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:15.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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