CVE-2025-24061
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20947 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7876 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7009 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5608 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5608 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5039 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5039 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3403 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | > 10.0.26100.3403, < 10.0.26100.3476 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.7876 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7009 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3270 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1486 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3403 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24061?
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-24061?
CVE-2025-24061 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24061?
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.
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