CVE-2019-13382

Name: CVE-2019-13382
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-26T13:15:12.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13382 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. UploaderService in SnagIT 2019.1.2 allows elevation of privilege by placing an invalid presentation file in %PROGRAMDATA%\TechSmith\TechSmith Recorder\QueuedPresentations and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\Techsmith\TechSmith Recorder\InvalidPresentations that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name. TechSmith Relay Classic Recorder prior to 5.2.1 on Windows is vulnerable. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

UploaderService in SnagIT 2019.1.2 allows elevation of privilege by placing an invalid presentation file in %PROGRAMDATA%\TechSmith\TechSmith Recorder\QueuedPresentations and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\Techsmith\TechSmith Recorder\InvalidPresentations that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name. TechSmith Relay Classic Recorder prior to 5.2.1 on Windows is vulnerable. The vulnerability was introduced in SnagIT Windows 12.4.1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Techsmith	Snagit	2019.1.2

References

https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2019-13382-local-privilege-escalation-in-snagit-abe5f31c349Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006435067-Snagit-Windows-Version-HistoryVendor Advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2019-13382-local-privilege-escalation-in-snagit-abe5f31c349Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006435067-Snagit-Windows-Version-HistoryVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13382?

How severe is CVE-2019-13382?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13382 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13382?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST