CVE-2019-25568 Memu Play 6.0.7 Privilege Escalation via Insecure File Permissions
Low-privilege users can escalate privileges to system level by replacing the MemuService.exe executable in the installation directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25568?
CVE-2019-25568 is a critical vulnerability in Memuplay Memu Play, published on 21 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microvirt Memu.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25568 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25568 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25568 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Memuplay Memu Play
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3g8-9x5j-gq4j.