CVE-2019-25271 NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 - 'NGDatBckpSrv' Unquoted Service Path
Attackers can execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in NETGATE Data Backup.
- 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-2019-25271?
CVE-2019-25271 is a high-severity vulnerability in NETGATE Data Backup, published on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NETGATE Data Backup 3.0.620 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its NGDatBckpSrv Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject and execute malicious code with LocalSystem privileges by placing executable files in specific directory locations.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25271?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25271 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhmf-4wxg-qfjv.