Insecure File Permissions in Memu Play by Microvirt
CVE-2019-25568

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Memuplay

Status
Memu Play
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25568?

Memu Play version 6.0.7 is susceptible to an insecure file permissions vulnerability. This weakness allows low-privileged users to escalate their privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable in the installation directory with a malicious version. When the service is restarted after a reboot, this malicious executable runs with system-level privileges, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Memu Play 6.0.7

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-2019-25568 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437
exploit
https://www.memuplay.com/
product
https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-S...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
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

Alejandra Sánchez
.