CVE-2019-12759
CVE-2019-12759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 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: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and Symantec Mail Security for MS Exchange (SMSMSE), prior to versions 14.2 RU2 and 7.5.x respectively, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12759?
- Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and Symantec Mail Security for MS Exchange (SMSMSE), prior to versions 14.2 RU2 and 7.5.x respectively, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12759?
- CVE-2019-12759 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-2019-12759 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12759?
- CVE-2019-12759 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12759?
- 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-2019-12759 published?
- CVE-2019-12759 was published on 2019-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:14.2:ru1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:*:*:*:*:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*
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