CVE-2025-27997

Name: CVE-2025-27997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-21T16:15:30.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Blizzard Battle.net v2.40.0.15267 allows attackers to escalate privileges via placing a crafted shell script or executable into the C:\ProgramData directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Blizzard Battle.net v2.40.0.15267 allows attackers to escalate privileges via placing a crafted shell script or executable into the C:\ProgramData directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blizzard	Battle.Net	2.40.0.15267

References

https://gist.github.com/sornram9254/4593dd5eb2bcca50d68dc6ac70e40b24Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27997?

An issue in Blizzard Battle.net v2.40.0.15267 allows attackers to escalate privileges via placing a crafted shell script or executable into the C:\ProgramData directory.

How severe is CVE-2025-27997?

CVE-2025-27997 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27997?

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