Vulnerability in Netgate Data Backup
CVE-2019-25271
NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its NGDatBckpSrv Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by placing executable files in specific directory locations.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (26.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 26th percentile — 26.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Netgate Data Backup — versions 3.0.620
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47746 (exploit)
- www.netgate.sk/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/netgate-data-backup-ngdatbckpsrv-unquoted-service-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25271?
- CVE-2019-25271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgate Data Backup, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25271?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.