What is CVE-2019-25283?

CVE-2019-25283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shrew Soft Vpn Client, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.

How severe is CVE-2019-25283?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Shrew Soft Vpn Client

CVE-2019-25283

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.7th 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

Shrew Soft Vpn Client — versions 2.2.2

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-2019-25283?: CVE-2019-25283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shrew Soft Vpn Client, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-25283?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.