How severe is CVE-2019-3582?

CVE-2019-3582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2019-3582 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3582?

CVE-2019-3582 affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3582?

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-2019-3582 published?

CVE-2019-3582 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3582

CVE-2019-3582 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
CVSS v2: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Security
Published: 2019-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.6.1 and earlier allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a specific set of circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3582?: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.6.1 and earlier allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a specific set of circumstances.
How severe is CVE-2019-3582?: CVE-2019-3582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2019-3582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3582?: CVE-2019-3582 affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3582?: 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-2019-3582 published?: CVE-2019-3582 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10254

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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