How severe is CVE-2019-3588?

CVE-2019-3588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3588?

CVE-2019-3588 primarily affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3588?

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

When was CVE-2019-3588 published?

CVE-2019-3588 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3588

CVE-2019-3588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
Published: 2020-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 prior to Patch 14 may allow unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3588?: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 prior to Patch 14 may allow unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.
How severe is CVE-2019-3588?: CVE-2019-3588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3588?: CVE-2019-3588 primarily affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3588 published?: CVE-2019-3588 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10302

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch1:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch10:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch11:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch12:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch13:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch2:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch3:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch4:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch5:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch6:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch7:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch8:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:8.8:patch9:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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