CVE-2019-25283 Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 - 'iked' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing malicious executables in the unquoted service path of the VPN client.
- 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-2019-25283?
CVE-2019-25283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shrew Soft VPN Client, 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
Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the unquoted service path to gain elevated access during service startup or system reboot.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25283?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25283 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25283 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25283 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-695q-xr4m-vpv8.