CVE-2019-1385

Name: CVE-2019-1385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-12T19:15:12.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 3.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1385 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges., aka 'Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges., aka 'Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 13, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1709	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1803	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1903	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1385Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-979/Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1385Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-979/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1385US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1385?

How severe is CVE-2019-1385?

CVE-2019-1385 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1385?

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