CVE-2019-12280
CVE-2019-12280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pc-doctor Toolbox 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Pc-doctor Toolbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12280?
- PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12280?
- CVE-2019-12280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-12280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12280?
- CVE-2019-12280 primarily affects Pc-doctor Toolbox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12280?
- 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-2019-12280 published?
- CVE-2019-12280 was published on 2019-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153374/PC-Doctor-Toolbox-DLL-Hijacking.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/29
- http://www.pc-doctor.com/company/pr-articles/130-pc-doctor-responds-to-software-vulnerability-report
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108880
- https://safebreach.com/Press-Post/SafeBreach-Identifies-Serious-Vulnerability-In-PC-Doctor-Software
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/29
- https://www.dell.com/support/article/il/en/ilbsdt1/sln317291/dsa-2019-084-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-and-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-security-update-for-pc-doctor-vulnerability?lang=en
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/06/21/Dell-Releases-Security-Advisory-Dell-SupportAssist
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:pc-doctor:toolbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_business_pcs:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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