How severe is CVE-2019-13382?

CVE-2019-13382 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13382?

CVE-2019-13382 affects Techsmith Snagit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13382?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13382 published?

CVE-2019-13382 was published on 2019-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13382

CVE-2019-13382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Techsmith Snagit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Techsmith Snagit
Published: 2019-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

UploaderService in SnagIT 2019.1.2 allows elevation of privilege by placing an invalid presentation file in %PROGRAMDATA%\TechSmith\TechSmith Recorder\QueuedPresentations and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\Techsmith\TechSmith Recorder\InvalidPresentations that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name. TechSmith Relay Classic Recorder prior to 5.2.1 on Windows is vulnerable. The vulnerability was introduced in SnagIT Windows 12.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13382?: UploaderService in SnagIT 2019.1.2 allows elevation of privilege by placing an invalid presentation file in %PROGRAMDATA%\TechSmith\TechSmith Recorder\QueuedPresentations and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\Techsmith\TechSmith Recorder\InvalidPresentations that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name. TechSmith Relay Classic Recorder prior to 5.2.1 on Windows is vulnerable. The vulnerability was introduced in SnagIT Windows 12.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-13382?: CVE-2019-13382 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13382 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13382?: CVE-2019-13382 affects Techsmith Snagit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13382?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13382 published?: CVE-2019-13382 was published on 2019-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:techsmith:snagit:2019.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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