Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in AnyDesk by AnyDesk
CVE-2019-25261

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Anydesk
Status
Anydesk
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25261?

AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. This flaw allows local attackers to exploit the insecure binary path to place malicious executables in service executable locations. By doing so, attackers could potentially gain elevated system privileges, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

AnyDesk 5.4.0

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-2019-25261 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47883
exploit
http://anydesk.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anydesk-unquoted-ser...
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

SajjadBnd
.