How severe is CVE-2019-17446?

CVE-2019-17446 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-2019-17446 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-2019-17446?

CVE-2019-17446 affects Eracent Epa Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17446?

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-2019-17446 published?

CVE-2019-17446 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17446

CVE-2019-17446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eracent Epa Agent 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Eracent Epa Agent
Published: 2019-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Eracent EPA Agent through 10.2.26. The agent executable, when installed for non-root operations (scanning), can be used to start external programs with elevated permissions because of an Untrusted Search Path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17446?: An issue was discovered in Eracent EPA Agent through 10.2.26. The agent executable, when installed for non-root operations (scanning), can be used to start external programs with elevated permissions because of an Untrusted Search Path.
How severe is CVE-2019-17446?: CVE-2019-17446 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-2019-17446 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-2019-17446?: CVE-2019-17446 affects Eracent Epa Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17446?: 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-2019-17446 published?: CVE-2019-17446 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://eracent.com/security-bulletin-cve-2019-17446/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eracent:epa_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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