CVE-2025-0889
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CVE-2025-0889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for Windows installed, via the manipulation of COM objects under certain circumstances where an EPM policy allows for automatic privilege elevation of a user process.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for Windows installed, via the manipulation of COM objects under certain circumstances where an EPM policy allows for automatic privilege elevation of a user process.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Beyondtrust | Privilege Management For Windows | < 25.2 |
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