CVE-2025-27488

Name: CVE-2025-27488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-13T17:15:52.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27488 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Hardware Lab Kit	< 10.1.17763.7010
Microsoft	Windows Hardware Lab Kit	< 10.1.19041.5609
Microsoft	Windows Hardware Lab Kit	< 10.1.20348.3330
Microsoft	Windows Hardware Lab Kit	< 10.1.22621.5040
Microsoft	Windows Hardware Lab Kit	< 10.1.26100.3478

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27488Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27488?

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-27488?

CVE-2025-27488 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27488?

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-2025-27488?

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Source: NVD / NIST