Disclosure summary
AnyDesk 5.4.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially inject malicious executables. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to place malicious files in service executable locations, potentially gaining elevated system privileges.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-428
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2019-25261
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| anydesk | anydesk | 5.4.0 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.exploit-db.com — Exploit
- www.vulncheck.com — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-02-03T10:16:10-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T04:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:21-04:00