How severe is CVE-2019-25568?

CVE-2019-25568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-25568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25568?

CVE-2019-25568 affects Microvirt Memu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25568?

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

Does CVE-2019-25568 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25568 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19884.

When was CVE-2019-25568 published?

CVE-2019-25568 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25568

CVE-2019-25568 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microvirt Memu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19884
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Microvirt Memu
Published: 2026-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25568?: Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.
How severe is CVE-2019-25568?: CVE-2019-25568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25568?: CVE-2019-25568 affects Microvirt Memu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2019-25568 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25568 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19884.
When was CVE-2019-25568 published?: CVE-2019-25568 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microvirt:memu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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