PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18895: Scanguard through 2019-11-12 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for the installation directory, leading to pr
CVE-2019-18895 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting scanguard antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Scanguard through 2019-11-12 on Windows has Insecure Permissions for the installation directory, leading to privilege escalation via a Trojan horse executable file.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2019-11-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-18895?
scanguard antivirus: upgrade to newer than 2019-11-12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18895 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18895 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-2019-18895 affect?
CVE-2019-18895 affects scanguard antivirus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 urgent is CVE-2019-18895?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference