CVE-2025-25011CWE-427

Beats Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer

High · published July 30, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
3.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permissions. An attacker with local access may exploit this flaw to move and delete arbitrary files, potentially gaining SYSTEM privileges.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00151 · 3.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-427 · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Published
2025-07-30T00:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUL 00:15Z
    Beats Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
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