CVE-2025-29801

HIGH EPSS 54.7%
Published Apr 8, 20251y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Apr 8, 2025 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
54.7% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-276

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
microsoftautoupdate* <4.78

References 1

  • msrc.microsoft.com https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29801
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.