CVE-2019-25283 HIGH

CVE-2019-25283: Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 - 'iked' Unquoted Service Path

Vendor Shrew
Product Shrew Soft VPN Client
Weakness CWE-428
Published February 4, 2026
Last update March 5, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can place malicious executables in the unquoted service path to gain elevated access during service startup or system reboot.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 4, 2026 CVE published
March 5, 2026 Record updated