How severe is CVE-2019-0768?

CVE-2019-0768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0768?

CVE-2019-0768 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0768?

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

When was CVE-2019-0768 published?

CVE-2019-0768 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0768

CVE-2019-0768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 49% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 49% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2019-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer VBScript execution policy does not properly restrict VBScript under specific conditions, and to allow requests that should otherwise be ignored, aka 'Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0761.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0768?: A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer VBScript execution policy does not properly restrict VBScript under specific conditions, and to allow requests that should otherwise be ignored, aka 'Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0761.
How severe is CVE-2019-0768?: CVE-2019-0768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0768?: CVE-2019-0768 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0768 published?: CVE-2019-0768 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0768

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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