CVE-2025-27472

Name: CVE-2025-27472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T18:15:57.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% 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 over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.20978
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27472Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27472?

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-27472?

CVE-2025-27472 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27472?

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-2025-27472?

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Source: NVD / NIST