What is CVE-2019-25285?

CVE-2019-25285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alps Device Controller, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.

How severe is CVE-2019-25285?

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

Vulnerability in Alps Device Controller

CVE-2019-25285

Alps Pointing-device Controller 8.1202.1711.04 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ApHidMonitorService that allows local attackers to execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the service path and gain system-level access when the service restarts or the system reboots.

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

Alps Device Controller — versions 8.1202.1711.04

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-428 — Unquoted Search Path or Element

References

ExploitDB-47637 (exploit)
Official Alps Homepage (product)
VulnCheck Advisory: Alps Pointing-device Controller 8.1202.1711.04 - 'ApHidMonitorService' Unquoted Service Path (third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25285?: CVE-2019-25285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alps Device Controller, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-25285?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.