Is CVE-2019-3606 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3606 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3606 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3606 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3606?

CVE-2019-3606 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-3606

CWE-312Published: March 26, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Data Leakage Attacks vulnerability in the web portal component when in an MDR pair in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) 9.1 < 9.1.7.75 (Update 4) and 9.2 < 9.2.7.31 Update2 allows administrators to view configuration information in plain text format via the GUI or GUI terminal commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3606 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 7.7.

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.