CVE-2019-16519: eset cyber_security Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 14-10-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-16519 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in eset cyber_security. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-10-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
ESET Cyber Security 6.7.900.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to execute unauthorized commands as root by abusing an undocumented feature in scheduled tasks.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.30% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Eset3 products
- cyber_security≤ 6.7.900.0
- endpoint_antivirus≤ 6.7.900.0
- endpoint_security≤ 6.7.900.0
1 vendor · 3 products