CVE-2019-25283

HIGH EPSS 5.6%
Published Feb 5, 20264mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
8.5 CVSS 4.0
High
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Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the unquoted service path to gain elevated access during service startup or system reboot.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.5
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
5.6% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-428

References 3

  • exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47660
  • shrew.net https://www.shrew.net
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/shrew-soft-vpn-client-iked-unquoted-service-path

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.