PatchTheCVECVE-2019-9486: STRATO HiDrive Desktop Client 5.0.1.0 for Windows suffers from a SYSTEM privilege escalation vulnerability thr
CVE-2019-9486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting hidrive desktop client, magentacloud, 1\&1 online storage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
STRATO HiDrive Desktop Client 5.0.1.0 for Windows suffers from a SYSTEM privilege escalation vulnerability through the HiDriveMaintenanceService service. This service establishes a NetNamedPipe endpoint that allows applications to connect and call publicly exposed methods. An attacker can inject and execute code by hijacking the insecure communications with the service. This vulnerability also affects Telekom MagentaCLOUD through 5.7.0.0 and 1&1
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-367 |
| Published | 2019-04-30 |
| 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
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-2019-9486?
hidrive desktop client: upgrade to newer than 5.0.1.0; magentacloud: upgrade to newer than 5.7.0.0; 1\&1 online storage: upgrade to newer than 6.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-9486 being exploited?
CVE-2019-9486 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-2019-9486 affect?
CVE-2019-9486 affects hidrive desktop client, magentacloud, 1\&1 online storage. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). STRATO HiDrive Desktop Client 5.0.1.0 for Windows suffers from a SYSTEM privilege escalation vulnerability through the HiDriveMaintenanceService service. This service establishes a NetNamedPipe endpoint that allows applications to connect a
How urgent is CVE-2019-9486?
Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference