How severe is CVE-2019-3632?

CVE-2019-3632 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-2019-3632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3632?

CVE-2019-3632 affects Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3632?

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-2019-3632 published?

CVE-2019-3632 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3632

CVE-2019-3632 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager
Published: 2019-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) prior to 11.2.0 and prior to 10.4.0 allows authenticated user to gain elevated privileges via specially crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3632?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) prior to 11.2.0 and prior to 10.4.0 allows authenticated user to gain elevated privileges via specially crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2019-3632?: CVE-2019-3632 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-2019-3632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3632?: CVE-2019-3632 affects Mcafee Enterprise Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3632?: 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-2019-3632 published?: CVE-2019-3632 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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