Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Devolo dLAN Cockpit by Devolo
CVE-2019-25231

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Devolo Ag

Status
Devolo Dlan Cockpit
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25231?

The Devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 is vulnerable due to an unquoted service path in the 'DevoloNetworkService'. This weakness allows local non-privileged users to insert malicious code into the system's root path, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges upon application startup or a system reboot. Properly configuring service paths can help mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25231 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-55...
third-party-advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151525
exploit
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019020037
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Stefan Petrushevski
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CVE-2019-25231 : Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Devolo dLAN Cockpit by Devolo