Is CVE-2019-3646 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-3646 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-3646 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-3646 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3646?

CVE-2019-3646 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-3646

CWE-714Published: September 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) Free Antivirus Trial 16.0.R18 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder placed by an attacker with administrator rights.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-3646 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 6.5.