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.

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (25.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Netgate Data Backup — versions 3.0.620

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (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.