Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Alps Pointing-device Controller
CVE-2019-25285

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Alps

Status
Device Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25285?

The Alps Pointing-device Controller version 8.1202.1711.04 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability within the ApHidMonitorService component. This flaw enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing malicious executables in the service's path. As a result, when the service is restarted or the system is rebooted, these executables may run with system-level access, severely compromising system integrity and allowing for potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

device Controller 8.1202.1711.04

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-2019-25285 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47637
exploit
https://www.alps.com/e/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/alps-pointing-device...
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

Mario Rodriguez
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