Is CVE-2019-3588 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3588 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3588 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3588 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3588?

CVE-2019-3588 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-3588

CWE-269Published: June 10, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client (McTray.exe) in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8 prior to Patch 14 may allow unauthorized users to interact with the On-Access Scan Messages - Threat Alert Window when the Windows Login Screen is locked.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3588 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 6.8.