High severity · published Feb 4, 2026
CVE-2019-25283
Shrew Soft VPN Client 2.2.2 - 'iked' Unquoted Service Path
7.8
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 8% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SS
Shrew Soft VPN Client · shrew
2.2.2 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25283
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-25283
www.exploit-db.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47660
www.shrew.net
https://www.shrew.net
www.vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/shrew-soft-vpn-client-iked-unquoted-service-path