CVE-2019-25261 AnyDesk 5.4.0 - Unquoted Service Path

High 8.5 Published 3 Feb 2026 Updated 5 Mar 2026

Local attackers can exploit an unquoted service path in AnyDesk to execute malicious code and gain elevated system privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-25261?

CVE-2019-25261 is a high-severity vulnerability in AnyDesk, published on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially inject malicious executables. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to place malicious files in service executable locations, potentially gaining elevated system privileges.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25261?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anydesk Anydesk.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25261?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-25261 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25261 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5ch6-f4pq-q5vf.