CVE-2025-61973

Name: CVE-2025-61973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-15T16:16:11.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-61973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Epic Games Store via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace a DLL file during the installation process, which may result in unintended elevation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Epic Games Store via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace a DLL file during the installation process, which may result in unintended elevation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61973?

How severe is CVE-2025-61973?

CVE-2025-61973 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61973?

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Source: NVD / NIST