How severe is CVE-2019-16519?

CVE-2019-16519 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-2019-16519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16519?

CVE-2019-16519 primarily affects Eset Cyber Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16519?

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-2019-16519 published?

CVE-2019-16519 was published on 2019-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16519

CVE-2019-16519 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eset Cyber Security 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Eset Cyber Security
Published: 2019-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ESET Cyber Security 6.7.900.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to execute unauthorized commands as root by abusing an undocumented feature in scheduled tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16519?: ESET Cyber Security 6.7.900.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to execute unauthorized commands as root by abusing an undocumented feature in scheduled tasks.
How severe is CVE-2019-16519?: CVE-2019-16519 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-2019-16519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16519?: CVE-2019-16519 primarily affects Eset Cyber Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16519?: 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-2019-16519 published?: CVE-2019-16519 was published on 2019-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:cyber_security:*:*:*:*:-:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:cyber_security:*:*:*:*:pro:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_antivirus:*:*:*:*:-:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:-:macos:*:*

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