Is CVE-2019-25608 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25608 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25608 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-25608 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25608?

CVE-2019-25608 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-25608

CWE-520Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

Iperius Backup 6.1.0 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to execute arbitrary programs with elevated privileges by creating backup jobs. Attackers can configure backup jobs to execute malicious batch files or programs before or after backup operations, which run with the privileges of the Iperius Backup Service account (Local System or Administrator), enabling privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25608 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.