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CVE-2025-27468

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2025-27468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21014
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8066
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7314
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.5854
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.5854
MicrosoftWindows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.5335
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.5335
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.4061
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8066
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7314
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3692
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1611
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4061

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27468?
Improper privilege management in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-27468?
CVE-2025-27468 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27468?
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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Source: NVD / NIST