Actively exploited · Published Oct 14, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2025-59230Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity improper access control in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on October 14, 2025). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.7% (higher than 86% of all known vulnerabilities). 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 Nov 4, 2025.
Official description
Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59230 government-resource
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-detection-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasman
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-mitigation-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasman