How severe is CVE-2019-3592?

CVE-2019-3592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3592?

CVE-2019-3592 affects Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3592?

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-2019-3592 published?

CVE-2019-3592 was published on 2019-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3592

CVE-2019-3592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Agent
Published: 2019-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3592?: Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) before 5.6.1 HF3, allows local administrator users to potentially disable some McAfee processes by manipulating the MA directory control and placing a carefully constructed file in the MA directory.
How severe is CVE-2019-3592?: CVE-2019-3592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3592?: CVE-2019-3592 affects Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3592?: 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-2019-3592 published?: CVE-2019-3592 was published on 2019-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10288

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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