PatchTheCVECVE-2019-15742: A local privilege-escalation vulnerability exists in the Poly Plantronics Hub before 3.14 for Windows client a
CVE-2019-15742 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting plantronics hub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A local privilege-escalation vulnerability exists in the Poly Plantronics Hub before 3.14 for Windows client application. A local attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.0% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2020-01-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Plantronics Hub 3.13.2 - SpokesUpdateService Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
- Metasploit: Plantronics Hub SpokesUpdateService Privilege Escalation
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-2019-15742?
plantronics hub: upgrade to 3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-15742 being exploited?
CVE-2019-15742 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-2019-15742 affect?
CVE-2019-15742 affects plantronics hub. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A local privilege-escalation vulnerability exists in the Poly Plantronics Hub before 3.14 for Windows client application. A local attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2019-15742?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference