What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25261?

CVE-2019-25261 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-25261?

AnyDesk remote access software versions up to 5.4.0 contain a high-severity vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25261?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25261. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25261?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running AnyDesk versions 5.4.0 and earlier; restrict AnyDesk access to essential personnel only and disable external connections where possible. Within 7 days: Evaluate upgrade options to AnyDesk 5.5.0 or later if available, or prepare for alternative remote access solutions; implement enhanced monitoring on all AnyDesk sessions. Within 30 days: Complete migration to patched AnyDesk versions or approved alternative remote access tools; conduct forensic review of AnyDesk session logs for signs of exploitation.

Windows CVE-2019-25261

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-03 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows Anydesk

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 25, 2026 - 19:08 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Anydesk versions up to 5.4.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially inject malicious executables (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the its Windows component. 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.