How severe is CVE-2019-19929?

CVE-2019-19929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19929?

CVE-2019-19929 affects Malwarebytes Adwcleaner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19929?

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-2019-19929 published?

CVE-2019-19929 was published on 2019-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19929

CVE-2019-19929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes Adwcleaner 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: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Malwarebytes Adwcleaner
Published: 2019-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19929?: An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.
How severe is CVE-2019-19929?: CVE-2019-19929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19929?: CVE-2019-19929 affects Malwarebytes Adwcleaner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19929?: 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-2019-19929 published?: CVE-2019-19929 was published on 2019-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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