CVE-2025-24994

Name: CVE-2025-24994
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:36.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24994 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in Windows Cross Device Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in Windows Cross Device Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.3403

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24994Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24994?

Improper access control in Windows Cross Device Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-24994?

CVE-2025-24994 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24994?

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-2025-24994?

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Source: NVD / NIST