CVE-2019-25283

Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 - 'iked' Unquoted Service Path

Published Feb 4, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:shrew:vpn_client:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Shrew
Shrew vpn Client
Vendors & Products Shrew
Shrew vpn Client
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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.
Title Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 - 'iked' Unquoted Service Path
Weaknesses CWE-428
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Mar 5, 2026, 1:25 AM
Reserved
Jan 6, 2026, 4:07 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Feb 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:31 AM