How severe is CVE-2019-15688?

CVE-2019-15688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-15688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15688?

CVE-2019-15688 primarily affects Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15688?

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

When was CVE-2019-15688 published?

CVE-2019-15688 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15688

CVE-2019-15688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Kaspersky Anti-virus
Published: 2019-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Free Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Small Office Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud up to 2020, the web protection component did not adequately inform the user about the threat of redirecting to an untrusted site. Bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15688?: Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Free Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Small Office Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud up to 2020, the web protection component did not adequately inform the user about the threat of redirecting to an untrusted site. Bypass.
How severe is CVE-2019-15688?: CVE-2019-15688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-15688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15688?: CVE-2019-15688 primarily affects Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-15688 published?: CVE-2019-15688 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#251119_1

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:anti-virus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:anti-virus:*:*:*:*:free:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:security_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:small_office_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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