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CVE-2025-25011

Status: DeferredHigh (7)—

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permissions. An attacker with local access may exploit this flaw to move and delete arbitrary files, potentially gaining SYSTEM privileges.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

AV:L sin UI:R indica escalada local. CWE-427 (uncontrolled search path) y 'move and delete arbitrary files' sugieren hijacking de DLL/binarios. El acceso a SYSTEM confirma el resultado de privilegios.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Execution PreventionThreat Intelligence ProgramRestrict File and Directory PermissionsAuditApplication Isolation and SandboxingExploit Protection

CWEs

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