CVE-2019-1483

Name: CVE-2019-1483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-10T22:15:17.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1483 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Server improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1476.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Server improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1476.

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

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903
Microsoft	Windows 10	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1483Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1005/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1483Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1005/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1483?

How severe is CVE-2019-1483?

CVE-2019-1483 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1483?

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