Is CVE-2019-3587 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3587 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3587 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3587 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3587?

CVE-2019-3587 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-3587

CWE-426Published: January 23, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Prior to 16.0.18 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3587 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high 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 7.2.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.