How severe is CVE-2019-8462?

CVE-2019-8462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8462?

CVE-2019-8462 affects Checkpoint Security Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8462?

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-2019-8462 published?

CVE-2019-8462 was published on 2019-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8462

CVE-2019-8462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Security Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Checkpoint Security Gateway
Published: 2019-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In a rare scenario, Check Point R80.30 Security Gateway before JHF Take 50 managed by Check Point R80.30 Management crashes with a unique configuration of enhanced logging.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8462?: In a rare scenario, Check Point R80.30 Security Gateway before JHF Take 50 managed by Check Point R80.30 Management crashes with a unique configuration of enhanced logging.
How severe is CVE-2019-8462?: CVE-2019-8462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8462?: CVE-2019-8462 affects Checkpoint Security Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8462?: 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-2019-8462 published?: CVE-2019-8462 was published on 2019-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:security_gateway:r80.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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