What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25281?

CVE-2019-25281 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-2019-25281?

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2019-25281) affecting multiple Windows services could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25281?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25281. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25281?

Within 24 hours: inventory all affected Windows systems and isolate critical assets from untrusted networks; notify all system owners and escalate to incident response team. Within 7 days: implement all available compensating controls including network segmentation, restrict service access via firewall rules, and disable unnecessary Windows services where operationally feasible. Within 30 days: continuously monitor vendor communications for patch availability, conduct threat hunting for exploitation indicators, and evaluate alternative remediation strategies with vendor support.

Windows CVE-2019-25281

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

NCP Secure Entry Client 9.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in multiple Windows services that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted paths in services like ncprwsnt, rwsrsu, ncpclcfg, and NcpSec to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

AnalysisAI

multiple Windows services contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code (CVSS 7.8).

Technical ContextAI

exists in the multiple Windows component. NCP Secure Entry Client 9.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in multiple Windows services that allows local users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted paths in services like ncprwsnt, rwsrsu, ncpclcfg, and NcpSec to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.