CVE-2019-5511

Name: CVE-2019-5511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-09T20:30:20.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a Windows host, to be hijacked by a non-administrator leading to elevation of privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a Windows host, to be hijacked by a non-administrator leading to elevation of privilege.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	>= 14.0.0, < 14.1.6
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.0.3

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5511?

How severe is CVE-2019-5511?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5511?

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