How severe is CVE-2019-25261?

CVE-2019-25261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-25261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25261?

CVE-2019-25261 affects Anydesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25261?

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.

Does CVE-2019-25261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19379.

When was CVE-2019-25261 published?

CVE-2019-25261 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25261

CVE-2019-25261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anydesk 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19379
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Anydesk
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially inject malicious executables. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to place malicious files in service executable locations, potentially gaining elevated system privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25261?: AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially inject malicious executables. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to place malicious files in service executable locations, potentially gaining elevated system privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-25261?: CVE-2019-25261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25261?: CVE-2019-25261 affects Anydesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25261?: 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.
Does CVE-2019-25261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19379.
When was CVE-2019-25261 published?: CVE-2019-25261 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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