How severe is CVE-2019-9701?

CVE-2019-9701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9701?

CVE-2019-9701 primarily affects Symantec Data Loss Prevention. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9701?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-9701 published?

CVE-2019-9701 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9701

CVE-2019-9701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2019-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DLP 15.5 MP1 and all prior versions may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9701?: DLP 15.5 MP1 and all prior versions may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, a type of issue that can enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy.
How severe is CVE-2019-9701?: CVE-2019-9701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9701?: CVE-2019-9701 primarily affects Symantec Data Loss Prevention. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-9701 published?: CVE-2019-9701 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.5:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.6:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.6:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:14.6:mp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.0:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.1:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention:15.5:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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