What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25345?

CVE-2019-25345 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-2019-25345?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-25345. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2019-25345?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133; disable or uninstall the service if not operationally required. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls including file system permissions hardening, restrict local administrator access, and monitor service execution logs for suspicious activity. Within 30 days: Contact Realtek for patch availability; evaluate alternative codec solutions or plan for service migration if patches remain unavailable.

IIS CVE-2019-25345

HIGH

Unquoted Search Path or Element (CWE-428)

2026-02-12 disclosure@vulncheck.com

IIS

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-428 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V13 - Configuration Path quoting
Impact	CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to potentially execute arbitrary code.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

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exists in the the component. Realtek IIS Codec Service 6.4.10041.133 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on the system.

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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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Feb 13, 2026 - 14:23 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 12, 2026 - 20:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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Why It Matters

Realtek IIS Codec Service versions 6.4.10041.133 and earlier contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Any user with local access to Windows systems running this codec service can exploit the unquoted service path to gain system-level privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data and critical infrastructure.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Disable Realtek IIS Codec Service if not required for operations; restrict service execution permissions to administrative accounts only; implement strict file system ACLs on service directories to prevent write access; enable Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) or AppLocker to restrict executable execution from service paths; deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution to monitor for suspicious service spawning and privilege escalation attempts; conduct regular local user access reviews and disable unnecessary local accounts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 98% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

Exploit-DB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.