CVE-2019-25275
CVE-2019-25275 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19392
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BartVPN 1.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BartVPNService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to hijack the service's execution context.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25275?
- BartVPN 1.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the BartVPNService that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations to hijack the service's execution context.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25275?
- CVE-2019-25275 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-2019-25275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25275?
- 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-2019-25275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19392.
- When was CVE-2019-25275 published?
- CVE-2019-25275 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47675
- https://www.filehorse.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bartvpn-bartvpnservice-unquoted-service-path
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