How severe is CVE-2019-3599?

CVE-2019-3599 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3599 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-2019-3599?

CVE-2019-3599 primarily affects Mcafee Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3599?

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-2019-3599 published?

CVE-2019-3599 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3599

CVE-2019-3599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Agent
Published: 2019-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information Disclosure vulnerability in Remote logging (which is disabled by default) in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x allows remote unauthenticated users to access sensitive information via remote logging when it is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3599?: Information Disclosure vulnerability in Remote logging (which is disabled by default) in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x allows remote unauthenticated users to access sensitive information via remote logging when it is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2019-3599?: CVE-2019-3599 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3599 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-2019-3599?: CVE-2019-3599 primarily affects Mcafee Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3599?: 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-2019-3599 published?: CVE-2019-3599 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10271

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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