Is CVE-2019-18232 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-18232 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-18232 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-18232 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-18232?

CVE-2019-18232 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-18232

CWE-59Published: December 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SafeNet Sentinel LDK License Manager, all versions prior to 7.101(only Microsoft Windows versions are affected) is vulnerable when configured as a service. This vulnerability may allow an attacker with local access to create, write, and/or delete files in system folder using symbolic links, leading to a privilege escalation. This vulnerability could also be used by an attacker to execute a malicious DLL, which could impact the integrity and availability of the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-18232 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.