CVE-2025-32701
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 13, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-32701 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 13, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21014, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8066, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7314.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.4%
Higher than 72.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Use after free in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 13, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 13, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 13, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 13, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
43 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.21014 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.8066 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.7314 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.5854 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.5854 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.21014
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.8066
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.7314
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.5854
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.5854
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.5335
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.5335
Windows 11 24h2
10.0.26100.3981
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.8066
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.7314
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.3692
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.1611
Windows Server 2025
10.0.26100.3981, 10.0.26100.4061
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.21014
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.8066
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.7314
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.5335
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.5335
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.5335
Windows 11 Version 24H2
10.0.26100.4061
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.27729
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.27729
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.23279
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
May 13, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 13, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 13, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 13, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Use after free in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 13, 2025.
Yes. It was added on May 13, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 3, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21014, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8066, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7314.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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