What is CVE-2019-25287?

CVE-2019-25287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webcompanion Adaware Web Companion Version, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.

How severe is CVE-2019-25287?

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

Vulnerability in Webcompanion Adaware Web Companion Version

CVE-2019-25287

Adaware Web Companion version 4.8.2078.3950 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the WCAssistantService that allows local users to potentially execute code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\ to inject malicious code that would execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

EPSS: 0.002 (4.6th 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

Webcompanion Adaware Web Companion Version — versions 4.8.2078.3950

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-2019-25287?: CVE-2019-25287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webcompanion Adaware Web Companion Version, classified under Unquoted Search Path or Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-25287?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.