How severe is CVE-2019-3476?

CVE-2019-3476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3476?

CVE-2019-3476 affects Microfocus Data Protector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3476?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-3476 published?

CVE-2019-3476 was published on 2019-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3476

CVE-2019-3476 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Data Protector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Data Protector
Published: 2019-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote arbitrary code execution in Micro Focus Data Protector, version 10.03 this vulnerability could allow remote arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3476?: Remote arbitrary code execution in Micro Focus Data Protector, version 10.03 this vulnerability could allow remote arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-3476?: CVE-2019-3476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3476?: CVE-2019-3476 affects Microfocus Data Protector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-3476 published?: CVE-2019-3476 was published on 2019-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03337614

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:data_protector:10.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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