CVE-2025-25210CWE-20

Improper input validation for some Server Firmware Update Utility(SysFwUpdt) before version 16.0.12 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of…

High · published February 10, 2026

CVSS v4.0
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
2.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Improper input validation in the Server Firmware Update Utility can turn a privileged user into a rogue system adversary! 🙈 Think of it like a hotel with a key that opens every room but neglected to check who's using it — a sneaky intruder could stroll into any suite without anyone asking questions! 🏨 This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising everything. They could access confidential data, manipulate system settings, or bring the entire system down — absolutely devastating! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a key that opens every room but neglected to check who's using it — a sneaky intruder could stroll into any suite without anyone asking questions! 🏨 CVE-2025-25210 stems from inadequate input validation in the SysFwUpdt component before version 16.0.12, enabling an adversary to exploit the privilege escalation flaw without special internal knowledge or user interaction required.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges, potentially compromising everything. They could access confidential data, manipulate system settings, or bring the entire system down — absolutely devastating! 🔥 To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Server Firmware Update Utility to version 16.0.12 or later immediately. Additionally, ensure access controls are reviewed and tightened to limit local access to trusted users only. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and turn back the tide on this vulnerability! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00133 · 2.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2026-02-10T16:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 16:25Z
    Improper input validation for some Server Firmware Update Utility(SysFwUpdt) before version 16.0.12 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of…
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