How severe is CVE-2019-19382?

CVE-2019-19382 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-2019-19382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19382?

CVE-2019-19382 affects Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19382?

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-2019-19382 published?

CVE-2019-19382 was published on 2019-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19382

CVE-2019-19382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus
Published: 2019-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.4.020 has Insecure Permissions on the installation directory. Local attackers can replace a .exe or .dll file to achieve privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19382?: Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.4.020 has Insecure Permissions on the installation directory. Local attackers can replace a .exe or .dll file to achieve privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2019-19382?: CVE-2019-19382 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-2019-19382 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19382?: CVE-2019-19382 affects Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19382?: 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-2019-19382 published?: CVE-2019-19382 was published on 2019-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxpcsecure:anti_virus_plus:19.0.4.020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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