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CVE-2025-62455

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%

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CVE-2025-62455 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Windows Message Queuing allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in Windows Message Queuing 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
0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8688—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8146—
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6691—
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6691—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8688—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8146—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62455?
Improper input validation in Windows Message Queuing allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-62455?
CVE-2025-62455 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-62455?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST