How severe is CVE-2019-19620?

CVE-2019-19620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-19620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19620?

CVE-2019-19620 affects Dell Red Cloak Windows Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19620?

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

When was CVE-2019-19620 published?

CVE-2019-19620 was published on 2019-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19620

CVE-2019-19620 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Red Cloak Windows Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Dell Red Cloak Windows Agent
Published: 2019-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SecureWorks Red Cloak Windows Agent before 2.0.7.9, a local user can bypass the generation of telemetry alerts by removing NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM permissions from a file. This is limited in scope to the collection of process-execution telemetry, for executions against specific files where the SYSTEM user was denied access to the source file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19620?: In SecureWorks Red Cloak Windows Agent before 2.0.7.9, a local user can bypass the generation of telemetry alerts by removing NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM permissions from a file. This is limited in scope to the collection of process-execution telemetry, for executions against specific files where the SYSTEM user was denied access to the source file.
How severe is CVE-2019-19620?: CVE-2019-19620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-19620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19620?: CVE-2019-19620 affects Dell Red Cloak Windows Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19620?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-19620 published?: CVE-2019-19620 was published on 2019-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:red_cloak_windows_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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