CVE-2019-5543

Name: CVE-2019-5543
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-16T18:15:12.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5543 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. For VMware Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.3.0), VMware Remote Console for Windows (10.x before 11.0.0), VMware Workstation for Windows (15.x before 15.5.2) the folder containing configuration files for the VMware USB arbitration service was found to be writable by all users. A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit this issue to run commands as any user.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

For VMware Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.3.0), VMware Remote Console for Windows (10.x before 11.0.0), VMware Workstation for Windows (15.x before 15.5.2) the folder containing configuration files for the VMware USB arbitration service was found to be writable by all users. A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit this issue to run commands as any user.

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

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Horizon Client	>= 5.0.0, < 5.3.0
Vmware	Remote Console	>= 10.0.0, < 11.0.0
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.5.2

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0004.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0004.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5543?

How severe is CVE-2019-5543?

CVE-2019-5543 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5543?

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