CVE-2025-52095

Name: CVE-2025-52095
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-22T16:15:44.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-52095 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Credential encryption routines in SDCommon.dll. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Credential encryption routines in SDCommon.dll

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdq	Smart Deploy	< 3.0.2046

References

https://specterops.io/blog/2025/08/12/hklmsystemsetupsmartdeploy-the-static-keys-to-abusing-pdq-smartdeploy/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pdq.com/Product
https://www.pdq.com/products/smartdeploy/Product

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52095?

An issue in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Credential encryption routines in SDCommon.dll

How severe is CVE-2025-52095?

CVE-2025-52095 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52095?

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-2025-52095?

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Source: NVD / NIST