Is CVE-2019-3622 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3622 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3622 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3622 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3622?

CVE-2019-3622 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-3622

CWE-552Published: July 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLPe) for Windows 11.x prior to 11.3.0 allows authenticated user to redirect DLPe log files to arbitrary locations via incorrect access control applied to the DLPe log folder allowing privileged users to create symbolic links.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3622 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 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.