CVE-2025-21304

Name: CVE-2025-21304
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T18:15:53.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21304 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.7699
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.6775
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.5371
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.5371
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7699
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6775

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21304Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21304?

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21304?

CVE-2025-21304 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21304?

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-2025-21304?

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Source: NVD / NIST