How severe is CVE-2019-3602?

CVE-2019-3602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3602?

CVE-2019-3602 primarily affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3602?

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

When was CVE-2019-3602 published?

CVE-2019-3602 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3602

CVE-2019-3602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Manager
Published: 2019-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) Prior to 9.1 Update 5 allows an authenticated administrator to embed an XSS in the administrator interface via a specially crafted custom rule containing HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3602?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) Prior to 9.1 Update 5 allows an authenticated administrator to embed an XSS in the administrator interface via a specially crafted custom rule containing HTML.
How severe is CVE-2019-3602?: CVE-2019-3602 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3602?: CVE-2019-3602 primarily affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3602 published?: CVE-2019-3602 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:9.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:9.1:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:9.1:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:9.1:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:9.1:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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