CVE-2019-25281CWE-428

NCP_Secure_Entry_Client 9.2 - Unquoted Service Paths

High · published February 4, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unquoted service path vulnerability in NCP Secure Entry Client 9.2 is a sneaky backdoor just waiting for local attackers to take advantage! 🎉 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t specify which door to use—an enterprising diner could just waltz in through the back, right when the kitchen staff is busy cooking up something special, and serve themselves! If attackers exploit this, they could execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on the entire system. Imagine them gaining control like a chef taking over your kitchen, with the power to alter recipes or toss out the entire menu! This vulnerability opens the door for some absolutely devastating outcomes. 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t specify which door to use—an enterprising diner could just waltz in through the back, right when the kitchen staff is busy cooking up something special, and serve themselves! The vulnerability arises from unquoted service paths in several Windows services like ncprwsnt, rwsrsu, ncpclcfg, and NcpSec, allowing local users to execute malicious code at startup, potentially gaining elevated privileges.

What to do

If attackers exploit this, they could execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on the entire system. Imagine them gaining control like a chef taking over your kitchen, with the power to alter recipes or toss out the entire menu! This vulnerability opens the door for some absolutely devastating outcomes. 😱 To secure your systems, make sure to quote the service paths in the relevant Windows services. Additionally, check for updates or patches from NCP and apply them as soon as possible. Regularly audit your services for similar vulnerabilities to stay ahead of the game! 🛡️ You've got this! Follow through with these steps, and you’ll lock down your systems in no time! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.5 · HIGH
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
EPSS
0.00181 · 7.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-428 · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Published
2026-02-04T23:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 23:15Z
    NCP_Secure_Entry_Client 9.2 - Unquoted Service Paths
    cvelistv5