How severe is CVE-2019-3651?

CVE-2019-3651 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-2019-3651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3651?

CVE-2019-3651 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3651?

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-2019-3651 published?

CVE-2019-3651 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3651

CVE-2019-3651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense
Published: 2019-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information Disclosure vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD prior to 4.8 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain access to ePO as an administrator via using the atduser credentials, which were too permissive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3651?: Information Disclosure vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD prior to 4.8 allows remote authenticated attackers to gain access to ePO as an administrator via using the atduser credentials, which were too permissive.
How severe is CVE-2019-3651?: CVE-2019-3651 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-2019-3651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3651?: CVE-2019-3651 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3651?: 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-2019-3651 published?: CVE-2019-3651 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10304

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:advanced_threat_defense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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