CVE-2019-1184
Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 14, 2019, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 2:28 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-1184
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest cumulative update for your version of Windows.
- Reboot the system if prompted.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2019-1184 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-1184.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1184 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1184 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-1184 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-1184
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2019-1184 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2019-1184 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2019-1184', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-06-04T00:32:22.494425Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1803', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls. -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1184 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1173, CVE-2019-1174, CVE-2019-1175, CVE-2019-1177, CVE-2019-1178, CVE-2019-1179, CVE-2019-1180, CVE-2019-1186. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls. Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 Microsoft Corporation AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-264 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1184 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1184 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-264 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*