Incydr (Code42)
CVE-2019-16861: Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path.
Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityUnknown
EPSS0.38%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| n/a n/a | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). The Code42 service could then load it at runtime, and potentially execute arbitrary code at an elevated privilege on the local server.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.