How severe is CVE-2019-18915?

CVE-2019-18915 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-2019-18915 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18915?

CVE-2019-18915 affects Hp System Event Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18915?

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-2019-18915 published?

CVE-2019-18915 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18915

CVE-2019-18915 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp System Event Utility 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Hp System Event Utility
Published: 2020-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP System Event Utility prior to version 1.4.33. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HP System Event Utility system service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18915?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP System Event Utility prior to version 1.4.33. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HP System Event Utility system service.
How severe is CVE-2019-18915?: CVE-2019-18915 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-2019-18915 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18915?: CVE-2019-18915 affects Hp System Event Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18915?: 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-2019-18915 published?: CVE-2019-18915 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_event_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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