CVE-2019-12280: PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-12280 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting toolbox, supportassist for business pcs, supportassist for home pcs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2019-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dell · pc-doctor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-25 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pc-doctor toolbox UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.3

Fixed in: 7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy toolbox || rpm -q toolbox || toolbox --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade toolbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade toolbox

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dell supportassist for business pcs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy supportassist-for-business-pcs || rpm -q supportassist-for-business-pcs || supportassist-for-business-pcs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison supportassist-for-business-pcs sudo apt install supportassist-for-business-pcs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold supportassist-for-business-pcs

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list supportassist-for-business-pcs sudo dnf downgrade supportassist-for-business-pcs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add supportassist-for-business-pcs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

dell supportassist for home pcs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy supportassist-for-home-pcs || rpm -q supportassist-for-home-pcs || supportassist-for-home-pcs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison supportassist-for-home-pcs sudo apt install supportassist-for-home-pcs=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold supportassist-for-home-pcs

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list supportassist-for-home-pcs sudo dnf downgrade supportassist-for-home-pcs-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add supportassist-for-home-pcs

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-12280?

toolbox: upgrade to 7.3; supportassist for business pcs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; supportassist for home pcs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12280 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-12280 affect?

CVE-2019-12280 affects toolbox, supportassist for business pcs, supportassist for home pcs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). PC-Doctor Toolbox before 7.3 has an Uncontrolled Search Path Element.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12280?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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