CVE-2019-15689

Name: CVE-2019-15689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-02T21:15:16.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15689 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kaspersky Secure Connection, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Total Security, Kaspersky Security Cloud prior to version 2020 patch E have bug that allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via execution compromised file placed by an attacker with administrator rights. No privilege escalation. Possible whitelisting bypass some of the security products

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky	Kaspersky Internet Security	2019
Kaspersky	Secure Connection	3.0
Kaspersky	Secure Connection	4.0
Kaspersky	Security Cloud	2019
Kaspersky	Security Cloud	2020
Kaspersky	Total Security	2019
Kaspersky	Total Security	2020

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#021219Broken Link
https://safebreach.com/Post/Kaspersky-Secure-Connection-DLL-Preloading-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-15689Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/111033Third Party Advisory
https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#021219Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15689?

How severe is CVE-2019-15689?

CVE-2019-15689 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST