CVE-2019-3653: ESConfig Tool access not controlled

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2019-10-09 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-284

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration tool in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 October 2019 Update allows local user to gain access to security configuration via unauthorized use of the configuration tool.

Affected products

McAfee LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS): from 10.5.0 through 10.5.5; from 10.6.0 before 10.6.1; 10.16.1 — fixed in 10.6.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: McAfee LLC McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.6.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299

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