CVE-2025-9871CWE-59

CVE-2025-9871

High · published October 30, 2025

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
8.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky local privilege escalation in Razer Synapse 3 could let attackers execute code as SYSTEM — the ultimate power play! 🔥 Think of it like a crafty tenant who finds a way to create a fake maintenance request to access all the locked rooms in a building. By exploiting this, they can delete important files or take over the entire system! This flaw could allow attackers, once inside the system, to escalate their privileges and run arbitrary code with full control. Imagine them cleaning house by deleting critical files or installing malicious software — the damage could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a crafty tenant who finds a way to create a fake maintenance request to access all the locked rooms in a building. By exploiting this, they can delete important files or take over the entire system! The vulnerability exists in the Razer Chroma SDK installer, where attackers can create a symbolic link to exploit the installer, ultimately allowing them to delete any files they want and escalate their privileges to SYSTEM.

What to do

This flaw could allow attackers, once inside the system, to escalate their privileges and run arbitrary code with full control. Imagine them cleaning house by deleting critical files or installing malicious software — the damage could be absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, ensure that Razer Synapse 3 is updated to the latest version. Additionally, restrict user permissions and monitor for any unusual activity that could indicate an attempted exploit. This is crucial in maintaining the integrity of your system! You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch up, and you’ll keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00195 · 8.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-59 · Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Published
2025-10-30T00:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
razer/synapse< 3.10.730.715193.10.730.71519
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 19:33Z
    Razer Synapse 3 Chroma Connect Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
    cvelistv5