CVE-2025-7433

Name: CVE-2025-7433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-17T20:15:32.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-7433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.

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

0.11%

1.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250717-cix-lpe

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7433?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2025-7433?

CVE-2025-7433 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7433?

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