Vulnerability record · CVE-2019-25568 · published 21 March 2026
CVE-2019-25568: Microvirt memu missing authentication for critical function vulnerability
MMicrovirt · Memu
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.
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.
CVSS:4.0/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:
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46437 | ExploitVDB Entry |
| https://www.memuplay.com/ | Product |
| https://www.memuplay.com/download-en.php?file_name=Memu-Setup&from=official_release | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-file-permissions | Third Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2019-25568), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.