How severe is CVE-2019-5678?

CVE-2019-5678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5678?

CVE-2019-5678 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5678?

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-2019-5678 published?

CVE-2019-5678 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5678

CVE-2019-5678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Published: 2019-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.19 contains a vulnerability in the Web Helper component, in which an attacker with local system access can craft input that may not be properly validated. Such an attack may lead to code execution, denial of service or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5678?: NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.19 contains a vulnerability in the Web Helper component, in which an attacker with local system access can craft input that may not be properly validated. Such an attack may lead to code execution, denial of service or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2019-5678?: CVE-2019-5678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5678?: CVE-2019-5678 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5678?: 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-2019-5678 published?: CVE-2019-5678 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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