How severe is CVE-2019-3827?

CVE-2019-3827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3827 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3827?

CVE-2019-3827 affects Gnome Gvfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3827?

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-2019-3827 published?

CVE-2019-3827 was published on 2019-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3827

CVE-2019-3827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gvfs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Gnome Gvfs
Published: 2019-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect permission check in the admin backend in gvfs before version 1.39.4 was found that allows reading and modify arbitrary files by privileged users without asking for password when no authentication agent is running. This vulnerability can be exploited by malicious programs running under privileges of users belonging to the wheel group to further escalate its privileges by modifying system files without user's knowledge. Successful exploitation requires uncommon system configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3827?: An incorrect permission check in the admin backend in gvfs before version 1.39.4 was found that allows reading and modify arbitrary files by privileged users without asking for password when no authentication agent is running. This vulnerability can be exploited by malicious programs running under privileges of users belonging to the wheel group to further escalate its privileges by modifying system files without user's knowledge. Successful exploitation requires uncommon system configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-3827?: CVE-2019-3827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3827?: CVE-2019-3827 affects Gnome Gvfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3827?: 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-2019-3827 published?: CVE-2019-3827 was published on 2019-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gvfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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