Is CVE-2019-8459 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-8459 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-8459 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8459 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8459?

CVE-2019-8459 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-8459

CWE-428Published: June 20, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Check Point Endpoint Security Client for Windows, with the VPN blade, before version E80.83, starts a process without using quotes in the path. This can cause loading of a previously placed executable with a name similar to the parts of the path, instead of the intended one.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8459 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

checkpoint6 product(s)

jumbo hotfix for endpoint security serverendpoint security server packagesmartconsole for endpoint security serverendpoint security clientsremote access clientscapsule docs standalone client

Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries