CVE-2025-26633
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 98th pctlDescription
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 98% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) contains an improper neutralization vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-04-01
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
Related Vulnerabilities
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| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-10914 | High | 8.1 | 97% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-10915 | High | 8.1 | 79% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-43572 | High | 7.8 | 67% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2022-4257 | Medium | 6.3 | 44% | - | - |
| CVE-2022-3801 | Medium | 6.3 | 30% | - | - |
| CVE-2020-11080 | Low | 3.7 | 5.3% | - | Fix |
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-27.