How severe is CVE-2019-8461?

CVE-2019-8461 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-2019-8461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8461?

CVE-2019-8461 primarily affects Checkpoint Capsule Docs Standalone Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8461?

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-2019-8461 published?

CVE-2019-8461 was published on 2019-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8461

CVE-2019-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Capsule Docs Standalone Client 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Checkpoint Capsule Docs Standalone Client
Published: 2019-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows before version E81.30 tries to load a DLL placed in any PATH location on a clean image without Endpoint Client installed. An attacker can leverage this to gain LPE using a specially crafted DLL placed in any PATH location accessible with write permissions to the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8461?: Check Point Endpoint Security Initial Client for Windows before version E81.30 tries to load a DLL placed in any PATH location on a clean image without Endpoint Client installed. An attacker can leverage this to gain LPE using a specially crafted DLL placed in any PATH location accessible with write permissions to the user.
How severe is CVE-2019-8461?: CVE-2019-8461 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-2019-8461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8461?: CVE-2019-8461 primarily affects Checkpoint Capsule Docs Standalone Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8461?: 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-2019-8461 published?: CVE-2019-8461 was published on 2019-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:capsule_docs_standalone_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:remote_access_clients:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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