How severe is CVE-2019-15689?

CVE-2019-15689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15689?

CVE-2019-15689 primarily affects Kaspersky Kaspersky Internet Security. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15689?

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

When was CVE-2019-15689 published?

CVE-2019-15689 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15689

CVE-2019-15689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Kaspersky Internet Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Kaspersky Kaspersky Internet Security
Published: 2019-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. Possible whitelisting bypass some of the security products

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15689?: Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. Possible whitelisting bypass some of the security products
How severe is CVE-2019-15689?: CVE-2019-15689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15689?: CVE-2019-15689 primarily affects Kaspersky Kaspersky Internet Security. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-15689 published?: CVE-2019-15689 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:kaspersky_internet_security:2019:patch_f:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:kaspersky_internet_security:2019:patch_i:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:kaspersky_internet_security:2019:patch_j:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:secure_connection:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:secure_connection:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:security_cloud:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:security_cloud:2019:patch_i:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:security_cloud:2019:patch_j:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:security_cloud:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:2019:patch_f:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:2019:patch_i:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:2019:patch_j:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:total_security:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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