CVE-2019-25568

Name: CVE-2019-25568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-21T13:16:20.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25568 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microvirt	Memu	<= 6.0.7

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.memuplay.com/Product
https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_releaseProduct
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissionsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25568?

How severe is CVE-2019-25568?

CVE-2019-25568 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25568?

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Source: NVD / NIST