How severe is CVE-2019-3597?

CVE-2019-3597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-3597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3597?

CVE-2019-3597 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3597?

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

When was CVE-2019-3597 published?

CVE-2019-3597 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3597

CVE-2019-3597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Manager
Published: 2019-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) 9.1 < 9.1.7.75.2 and 9.2 < 9.2.7.31 (9.2 Update 2) allows unauthenticated users to gain administrator rights via incorrect handling of expired GUI sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3597?: Authentication Bypass vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) 9.1 < 9.1.7.75.2 and 9.2 < 9.2.7.31 (9.2 Update 2) allows unauthenticated users to gain administrator rights via incorrect handling of expired GUI sessions.
How severe is CVE-2019-3597?: CVE-2019-3597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-3597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3597?: CVE-2019-3597 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3597 published?: CVE-2019-3597 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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