How severe is CVE-2019-3648?

CVE-2019-3648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-3648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3648?

CVE-2019-3648 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-virus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3648?

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

When was CVE-2019-3648 published?

CVE-2019-3648 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3648

CVE-2019-3648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Anti-virus Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Mcafee Anti-virus Plus
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3648?: A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R22 and earlier allows administrators to execute arbitrary code via carefully placing malicious files in specific locations protected by administrator permission.
How severe is CVE-2019-3648?: CVE-2019-3648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-3648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3648?: CVE-2019-3648 primarily affects Mcafee Anti-virus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3648 published?: CVE-2019-3648 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:anti-virus_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:total_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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