How severe is CVE-2019-17099?

CVE-2019-17099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-17099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17099?

CVE-2019-17099 affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17099?

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

When was CVE-2019-17099 published?

CVE-2019-17099 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17099

CVE-2019-17099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in EPSecurityService.exe as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.11.163 allows an attacker to load an arbitrary DLL file from the search path. This issue affects: Bitdefender EPSecurityService.exe versions prior to 6.6.11.163.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17099?: An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in EPSecurityService.exe as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.11.163 allows an attacker to load an arbitrary DLL file from the search path. This issue affects: Bitdefender EPSecurityService.exe versions prior to 6.6.11.163.
How severe is CVE-2019-17099?: CVE-2019-17099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-17099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17099?: CVE-2019-17099 affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17099?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-17099 published?: CVE-2019-17099 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/untrusted-search-path-vulnerability-epsecurityservice-exe-va-3500/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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