How severe is CVE-2019-15626?

CVE-2019-15626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-15626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15626?

CVE-2019-15626 primarily affects Trendmicro Deep Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15626?

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-2019-15626 published?

CVE-2019-15626 was published on 2019-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15626

CVE-2019-15626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Deep Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Trendmicro Deep Security
Published: 2019-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Deep Security Manager application (Versions 10.0, 11.0 and 12.0), when configured in a certain way, may transmit initial LDAP communication in clear text. This may result in confidentiality impact but does not impact integrity or availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15626?: The Deep Security Manager application (Versions 10.0, 11.0 and 12.0), when configured in a certain way, may transmit initial LDAP communication in clear text. This may result in confidentiality impact but does not impact integrity or availability.
How severe is CVE-2019-15626?: CVE-2019-15626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-15626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15626?: CVE-2019-15626 primarily affects Trendmicro Deep Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15626?: 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-2019-15626 published?: CVE-2019-15626 was published on 2019-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000149495

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:deep_security:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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