CVE-2019-25231
devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Description
devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the 'DevoloNetworkService' that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by inserting malicious code in the system root path to execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 8, 2026, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 6:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the service path to be properly quoted.
- Ensure service permissions are strictly configured.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Restart the service after changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the 'DevoloNetworkService' that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the insecure service path configuration by inserting malicious code in the system root path to execute with elevated privileges during application startup or system reboot. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019020037 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/156594 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151525 Added Reference https://www.devolo.global/ Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5506.php