CVE-2025-21198

Name: CVE-2025-21198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-11T18:15:31.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21198 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft High Performance Compute (HPC) Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft High Performance Compute (HPC) Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Hpc Pack 2016	< 2016.3
Microsoft	Hpc Pack 2019	< 6.3.8328.0

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21198Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21198?

Microsoft High Performance Compute (HPC) Pack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21198?

CVE-2025-21198 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21198?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21198?

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Source: NVD / NIST