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Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25308 lets a low-privileged local attacker abuse a Windows service configuration in Mikogo 5.2.2.150317. If exploited, malicious code can run as LocalSystem, effectively giving full control of the affected machine. This is not a remote internet bug, but it matters on shared workstations, support systems, and already-compromised endpoints.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where Mikogo is installed on sensitive endpoints or systems with multiple local users. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable internet-facing issue, but it can turn a limited compromise into full machine control.
Technical view
Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 configures the Mikogo-Service Windows service with an unquoted service path, mapped to CWE-428. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public exploit information exists, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 with the vulnerable Mikogo-Service configuration. Risk increases where low-privileged users, malware, or remote support users can write to directories interpreted before the intended service executable.
Exploitation context
This requires local access or an existing foothold with low privileges. It can support privilege escalation rather than initial compromise. The bundle references ExploitDB content, so public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false, and no cited source states active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The provided sources name Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 and Mikogo-Service only. No vendor patch, fixed version, or official mitigation is included in the bundle. The CVE record is dated 2026 despite the 2019-style identifier; rely on current CVE and advisory records for tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 and Mikogo-Service.
- Check Mikogo or LiteManager guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
- Upgrade, remove, or disable Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 where not required.
- Restrict low-privileged local access on affected Windows hosts.
- Harden write permissions on directories in the service path.
Validation and detection
- Identify Windows hosts running Mikogo 5.2.2.150317.
- Review Mikogo-Service configuration for an unquoted path containing spaces.
- Check write permissions on service path parent directories.
- Confirm no unexpected executables exist in service path directories.
- Review EDR or Windows logs for suspicious service-related execution.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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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: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
- ExploitDB-47510CVE reference · exploit
- Mikogo Software Download PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Mikogo 5.2.2.150317 - 'Mikogo-Service' Unquoted Service PathCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unquoted Search Path or Element
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