CVE-2019-9486

CVE-2019-9486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Strato Hidrive Desktop Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-367.

Key facts

Description

STRATO HiDrive Desktop Client 5.0.1.0 for Windows suffers from a SYSTEM privilege escalation vulnerability through the HiDriveMaintenanceService service. This service establishes a NetNamedPipe endpoint that allows applications to connect and call publicly exposed methods. An attacker can inject and execute code by hijacking the insecure communications with the service. This vulnerability also affects Telekom MagentaCLOUD through 5.7.0.0 and 1&1 Online Storage through 6.1.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9486?
STRATO HiDrive Desktop Client 5.0.1.0 for Windows suffers from a SYSTEM privilege escalation vulnerability through the HiDriveMaintenanceService service. This service establishes a NetNamedPipe endpoint that allows applications to connect and call publicly exposed methods. An attacker can inject and execute code by hijacking the insecure communications with the service. This vulnerability also affects Telekom MagentaCLOUD through 5.7.0.0 and 1&1 Online Storage through 6.1.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2019-9486?
CVE-2019-9486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9486 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9486?
CVE-2019-9486 primarily affects Strato Hidrive Desktop Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9486?
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-2019-9486 published?
CVE-2019-9486 was published on 2019-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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