CVE-2019-14737: Ubisoft Uplay 92.0.0.6280 has Insecure Permissions.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14737 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting uplay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ubisoft Uplay 92.0.0.6280 has Insecure Permissions.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2019-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ubisoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ubisoft uplay DOWNGRADE

Affected: 92.0.0.6280

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 92.0.0.6280

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uplay || rpm -q uplay || uplay --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 92.0.0.6280 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uplay sudo apt install uplay=<VERSION_BEFORE_92.0.0.6280> sudo apt-mark hold uplay

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list uplay sudo dnf downgrade uplay-<VERSION_BEFORE_92.0.0.6280> sudo dnf versionlock add uplay

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Uplay 92.0.0.6280 - Local Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14737?

uplay: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14737 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14737 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-14737 affect?

CVE-2019-14737 affects uplay. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Ubisoft Uplay 92.0.0.6280 has Insecure Permissions.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14737?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-15832 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE upc.exe in Ubisoft Uplay Desktop Client versions 63.0.5699.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

References

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