CVE-2019-18895

Name: CVE-2019-18895
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T14:15:11.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18895 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Scanguard through 2019-11-12 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for the installation directory, leading to privilege escalation via a Trojan horse executable file.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Scanguard through 2019-11-12 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for the installation directory, leading to privilege escalation via a Trojan horse executable file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scanguard	Scanguard Antivirus	<= 2019-11-12

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/5Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155319/ScanGuard-Antivirus-Insecure-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.scanguard.com/en/kb/22/upgrades-availableProduct
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/5Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155319/ScanGuard-Antivirus-Insecure-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.scanguard.com/en/kb/22/upgrades-availableProduct

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18895?

Scanguard through 2019-11-12 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for the installation directory, leading to privilege escalation via a Trojan horse executable file.

How severe is CVE-2019-18895?

CVE-2019-18895 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18895?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-18895?

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Source: NVD / NIST