Is CVE-2019-3617 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3617 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3617 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3617 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3617?

CVE-2019-3617 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-3617

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

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (ToPS) for Mac OS prior to 4.6 allows local users to gain root privileges via incorrect protection of temporary files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3617 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 8.2.

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.