CVE-2019-17201: FastTrack Admin By Request 6.1.0.0 supports group policies that are supposed to allow only a select range of u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-17201?

admin by request: upgrade to 6.2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-17201 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17201 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-17201 affect?

CVE-2019-17201 affects admin by request. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). FastTrack Admin By Request 6.1.0.0 supports group policies that are supposed to allow only a select range of users to elevate to Administrator privilege at will. When a user requests elevation using the AdminByRequest.exe interface, the int

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-17201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting admin by request. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FastTrack Admin By Request 6.1.0.0 supports group policies that are supposed to allow only a select range of users to elevate to Administrator privilege at will. When a user requests elevation using the AdminByRequest.exe interface, the interface communicates with the underlying service (Audckq32.exe) using a .NET named pipe. If the underlying service responds that a user is permitted access to the elevation feature, the client then reinitiates c

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fasttracksoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-23 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fasttracksoftware admin by request UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.2.0.0

Fixed in: 6.2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy admin-by-request || rpm -q admin-by-request || admin-by-request --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade admin-by-request

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade admin-by-request

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-17201?

admin by request: upgrade to 6.2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-17201 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17201 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-2019-17201 affect?

CVE-2019-17201 affects admin by request. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). FastTrack Admin By Request 6.1.0.0 supports group policies that are supposed to allow only a select range of users to elevate to Administrator privilege at will. When a user requests elevation using the AdminByRequest.exe interface, the int

How urgent is CVE-2019-17201?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-17202 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE FastTrack Admin By Request 6.1.0.0 supports group policies that are supposed to allow only a select range of u

References

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