CVE-2019-19501: VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19501 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting veracrypt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: idrix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idrix veracrypt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.24

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison veracrypt sudo apt install veracrypt=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.24> sudo apt-mark hold veracrypt

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

dnf --showduplicates list veracrypt sudo dnf downgrade veracrypt-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.24> sudo dnf versionlock add veracrypt

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19501?

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

Is CVE-2019-19501 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19501 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-2019-19501 affect?

CVE-2019-19501 affects veracrypt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). VeraCrypt 1.24 allows Local Privilege Escalation during execution of VeraCryptExpander.exe.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19501?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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