CVE-2025-59187CWE-20CWE-822

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
22.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authorized attacker can elevate their privileges with just a clever input! This vulnerability in the Windows Kernel is a game-changer! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where a guest finds a way to access the staff-only areas. They might sneak into the kitchen and access all the secret recipes, creating chaos behind the scenes! This means an attacker with basic access could gain control over system functions, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data breaches. It's a serious risk that could cripple your systems from the inside out!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where a guest finds a way to access the staff-only areas. They might sneak into the kitchen and access all the secret recipes, creating chaos behind the scenes! CVE-2025-59187 involves improper input validation in the Windows Kernel, enabling an authorized attacker to exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges locally, gaining access to sensitive system controls.

What to do

This means an attacker with basic access could gain control over system functions, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data breaches. It's a serious risk that could cripple your systems from the inside out! To secure your systems, make sure to install the latest updates from Microsoft immediately. Regularly review user access permissions to limit exposure and consider implementing additional security measures such as monitoring for unusual activities. You've got this! By patching up and tightening up your defenses, you'll keep those digital hotel doors locked tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00305 · 22.1th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation; CWE-822 · Untrusted Pointer Dereference
Published
2025-10-14T17:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 17:01Z
    Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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