Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25231 affects devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1. A Windows service is configured insecurely, creating a local privilege-escalation risk. An attacker who already has low-privileged local access could potentially run code with higher privileges when the application starts or the system reboots.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where the software is installed on business-critical or shared systems. The issue does not provide initial remote access, but it can help an intruder or malicious insider gain higher privileges after local access is obtained.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-428, an unquoted service path in the DevoloNetworkService installed by devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5. The attack is local, low complexity, requires low privileges, and does not require user interaction, according to the provided CVE data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 with the vulnerable DevoloNetworkService present. This is not a remote-entry vulnerability, but it can materially worsen compromise if an attacker already has local access.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes public exploit-listing references, including Packet Storm. However, CISA KEV is false and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild. Treat this as a known local privilege-escalation issue with public technical awareness.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 and DevoloNetworkService only. No vendor fix is named in the provided sources. Public exploit references exist, but active exploitation is not supported by KEV or the cited bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1.
- Check devolo guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Remove devolo dLAN Cockpit where it is not business-required.
- Limit local interactive access to affected systems.
- Prioritize remediation on shared workstations and higher-value endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether devolo dLAN Cockpit 4.3.1 is installed.
- Check whether DevoloNetworkService exists on the host.
- Review the service path configuration for unquoted paths.
- Verify endpoint controls block unauthorized local persistence attempts.
- Document affected hosts and remediation status.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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
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CVSS vector scores
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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——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Zero Science Lab Vulnerability AdvisoryCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- Packet Storm Security Exploit EntryCVE reference · exploit
- CXSecurity Vulnerability ListingCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- IBM X-Force Vulnerability ExchangeCVE reference · vdb-entry
- Devolo Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
Products and packages named in the record
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
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