What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25269?

CVE-2019-25269 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-2019-25269?

Amiti Antivirus 25.0.640 contains a critical privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code with system-level permissions on affected endpoints.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25269?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25269. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25269?

Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all systems running Amiti Antivirus 25.0.640 using endpoint detection tools; escalate to affected business units and prepare incident response procedures. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including restricting write permissions to vulnerable directory paths, disabling the Amiti service where operationally feasible, and increasing EDR/behavioral monitoring on affected systems. Within 30 days: Evaluate migration to alternative antivirus solutions or contact Amiti for patched version availability; deploy replacement across all affected endpoints.

Windows CVE-2019-25269

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Windows

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 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 05, 2026 - 14:57 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 05, 2026 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Amiti Antivirus 25.0.640 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configurations. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing executable files in specific directory locations.