How severe is CVE-2019-3653?

CVE-2019-3653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3653?

CVE-2019-3653 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3653?

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

When was CVE-2019-3653 published?

CVE-2019-3653 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3653

CVE-2019-3653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Security
Published: 2019-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration tool in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 October 2019 Update allows local user to gain access to security configuration via unauthorized use of the configuration tool.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3653?: Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration tool in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 October 2019 Update allows local user to gain access to security configuration via unauthorized use of the configuration tool.
How severe is CVE-2019-3653?: CVE-2019-3653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3653?: CVE-2019-3653 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3653 published?: CVE-2019-3653 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.16.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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