CVE-2025-21188
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2025-21188 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure Network Watcher | < 1.4.3563.1 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21188Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-21188?
Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21188?
CVE-2025-21188 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21188?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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Are you affected by CVE-2025-21188?
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