Actively exploited · Published Mar 11, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2025-26633Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
High 7.0 Exploited Ransomware
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on March 11, 2025). It has been used in ransomware campaigns. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 30.4% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 1, 2025.
Official description
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-707 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-26633 government-resource
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-detection-script
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-mitigation-script