CVE-2019-3493
CVE-2019-3493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Network Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microfocus Network Automation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Network Automation Software 9.20, 9.21, 10.00, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 2018.05, 2018.08, 2018.11, and Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM) all versions. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to Remote Code Execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-3493?
- A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus Network Automation Software 9.20, 9.21, 10.00, 10.10, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50, 2018.05, 2018.08, 2018.11, and Micro Focus Network Operations Management (NOM) all versions. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to Remote Code Execution.
- How severe is CVE-2019-3493?
- CVE-2019-3493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-3493 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-3493?
- CVE-2019-3493 primarily affects Microfocus Network Automation. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-3493?
- 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-2019-3493 published?
- CVE-2019-3493 was published on 2019-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:10.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:10.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:2018.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_automation:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:network_operations_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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