CVE-2025-59230
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 2.61%
Last modified
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
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 | 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://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59230US Government Resource
Timeline
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- 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?
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