What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25283?

CVE-2019-25283 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%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-25283?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25283. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25283?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 and restrict local access to those systems. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternative VPN solutions or prepare migration plan; implement file system monitoring on service paths. Within 30 days: Migrate to a patched VPN solution or apply vendor updates when available; implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect privilege escalation attempts.

CVE-2019-25283

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com

RCE

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

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.

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Technical ContextAI

exists in the unquoted component. 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.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: unquoted.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

CVE-2019-25283 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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CVE-2019-25283

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CVSS VectorNVD

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