CVE-2025-27743

Name: CVE-2025-27743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T18:16:03.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path in System Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path in System Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	System Center Data Protection Manager	2019
Microsoft	System Center Data Protection Manager	2022
Microsoft	System Center Data Protection Manager	2025
Microsoft	System Center Operations Manager	2019
Microsoft	System Center Operations Manager	2022
Microsoft	System Center Operations Manager	2025
Microsoft	System Center Orchestrator	2019
Microsoft	System Center Orchestrator	2022
Microsoft	System Center Orchestrator	2025
Microsoft	System Center Service Manager	2019
Microsoft	System Center Service Manager	2022
Microsoft	System Center Service Manager	2025
Microsoft	System Center Virtual Machine Manager	2019
Microsoft	System Center Virtual Machine Manager	2022
Microsoft	System Center Virtual Machine Manager	2025

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27743Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27743?

Untrusted search path in System Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-27743?

CVE-2025-27743 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27743?

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-2025-27743?

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Source: NVD / NIST