CVE-2025-30400
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2025-30400 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5854 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5854 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5335 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5335 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3981 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7314 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3692 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1611 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3981 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-30400?
Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-30400?
CVE-2025-30400 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30400?
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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