CVE-2025-53142

Name: CVE-2025-53142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T18:15:38.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.4851

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53142Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53142?

Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-53142?

CVE-2025-53142 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53142?

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-2025-53142?

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Source: NVD / NIST