CVE-2019-19929

Name: CVE-2019-19929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-23T02:15:11.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Malwarebytes	Adwcleaner	< 8.0.1

References

https://borncity.com/win/2019/12/19/adwcleaner-8-0-1-closes-a-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/Vendor Advisory
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/254898-release-adwcleaner-801/Vendor Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adwcleaner-801-fixes-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://borncity.com/win/2019/12/19/adwcleaner-8-0-1-closes-a-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/Vendor Advisory
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/254898-release-adwcleaner-801/Vendor Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adwcleaner-801-fixes-dll-hijacking-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19929?

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before 8.0.1 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded by the product.

How severe is CVE-2019-19929?

CVE-2019-19929 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19929?

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-2019-19929?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST