CVE-2019-25292 Alps HID Monitor Service 8.1.0.10 - 'ApHidMonitorService' Unquote Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in the Alps HID Monitor Service.
- 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-2019-25292?
CVE-2019-25292 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alps HID Monitor Service, published on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Alps HID Monitor Service 8.1.0.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\HidMonitorSvc.exe to inject malicious executables and gain system-level access.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25292?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25292 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25292 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25292 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cf3q-ghm6-4q45.