How severe is CVE-2019-3628?

CVE-2019-3628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3628?

CVE-2019-3628 affects Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3628?

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-2019-3628 published?

CVE-2019-3628 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3628

CVE-2019-3628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager
Published: 2019-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 11.x prior to 11.2.0 allows authenticated user to gain access to a core system component via incorrect access control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3628?: Privilege escalation in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 11.x prior to 11.2.0 allows authenticated user to gain access to a core system component via incorrect access control.
How severe is CVE-2019-3628?: CVE-2019-3628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3628?: CVE-2019-3628 affects Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3628?: 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-2019-3628 published?: CVE-2019-3628 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10284

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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