CVE-2019-19792: eset cyber_security Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 03-03-2020Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-19792 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in eset cyber_security. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 03-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A permissions issue in ESET Cyber Security before 6.8.300.0 for macOS allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by appending data to root-owned files.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:C/UI:RSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.2MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.40% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (danishcyberdefence.dk)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Eset1 product
- cyber_security< 6.8.300.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/esets-cyber-securityX Refsource MISCExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory