How severe is CVE-2019-5981?

CVE-2019-5981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5981?

CVE-2019-5981 affects Sony Vaio Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5981?

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-2019-5981 published?

CVE-2019-5981 was published on 2019-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5981

CVE-2019-5981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Vaio Update 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sony Vaio Update
Published: 2019-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in VAIO Update 7.3.0.03150 and earlier allows an attackers to execute arbitrary executable file with administrative privilege via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5981?: Improper authorization vulnerability in VAIO Update 7.3.0.03150 and earlier allows an attackers to execute arbitrary executable file with administrative privilege via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2019-5981?: CVE-2019-5981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5981?: CVE-2019-5981 affects Sony Vaio Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5981?: 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-2019-5981 published?: CVE-2019-5981 was published on 2019-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sony:vaio_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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