CVE-2019-19501

Name: CVE-2019-19501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-13T13:15:11.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

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

0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Idrix	Veracrypt	1.24

References

https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/commit/?id=07bb27e3b94ee26128d5c7f800cdcf3232ff281aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/VeraCrypt/commit/?id=07bb27e3b94ee26128d5c7f800cdcf3232ff281aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19501?

VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

How severe is CVE-2019-19501?

CVE-2019-19501 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19501?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-19501?

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Source: NVD / NIST