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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2019-25568
Memu Play 6.0.7 Privilege Escalation via Insecure File Permissions
Description

Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.

INFO

Published Date :

March 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Address insecure file permissions to prevent unauthorized executable replacement and privilege escalation.
  • Restrict write permissions on the installation directory.
  • Ensure only privileged users can modify MemuService.exe.
  • Apply vendor patches when available.
  • Monitor file integrity of critical executables.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2019-25568 has a 1 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-2019-25568.

URL Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437
https://www.memuplay.com/
https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2019-25568 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Memu Play 6.0.7 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to escalate privileges by replacing the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can rename and overwrite MemuService.exe in the installation directory with a malicious executable, which executes with system-level privileges when the service restarts after a computer reboot.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-306
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437
    Added Reference https://www.memuplay.com/
    Added Reference https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions
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