CVE-2025-59230

Name: CVE-2025-59230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-14T17:16:04.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59230 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager 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

2.61%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 4, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.21161	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.8519	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.7919	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.6456	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.6456	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.6060	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	<= 10.0.22631.6060	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.6899	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.6899	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	<= 10.0.14393.8519	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.7919	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.4294	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1913	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	<= 10.0.26100.6899	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59230Vendor Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-detection-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasmanThird Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-mitigation-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasmanMitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59230US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59230?

Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-59230?

CVE-2025-59230 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59230?

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-2025-59230?

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Source: NVD / NIST