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CVE-2025-59230

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2025-59230 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 Oct 14, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 2.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21161, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8519, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7919.
  • 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)

2.7%

Higher than 85.4% 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

Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVOct 14, 2025Nov 4, 2025Not reported
Industry KEV feedOct 14, 2025Nov 4, 2025Not reported
CIRCL KEVOct 14, 2025Nov 4, 2025Not reported
ENISA EUVDOct 14, 2025n/aNot 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

48 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Windows 10 1507MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.10240.21161
Windows 10 1607MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.14393.8519
Windows 10 1809MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.17763.7919
Windows 10 21h2MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19044.6456
Windows 10 22h2MicrosoftSee advisory10.0.19045.6456
20 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Windows 10 1507

10.0.10240.21161

Windows 10 1607

10.0.14393.8519

Windows 10 1809

10.0.17763.7919

Windows 10 21h2

10.0.19044.6456

Windows 10 22h2

10.0.19045.6456

Windows 11 22h2

10.0.22621.6060

Windows 11 23h2

<=10.0.22631.6060

Windows 11 24h2

10.0.26100.6899

Windows 11 25h2

10.0.26200.6899

Windows Server 2016

<=10.0.14393.8519, 10.0.14393.8519

Windows Server 2019

10.0.17763.7919

Windows Server 2022

10.0.20348.4294

Windows Server 2022 23h2

10.0.25398.1913

Windows Server 2025

<=10.0.26100.6899, 10.0.26100.6899

Windows 10 Version 1507

10.0.10240.21161

Windows 10 Version 1607

10.0.14393.8519

Windows 10 Version 1809

10.0.17763.7919

Windows 10 Version 21H2

10.0.19044.6456

Windows 10 Version 22H2

10.0.19045.6456

Windows 11 version 22H2

10.0.22621.6060

Windows 11 version 22H3

10.0.22631.6060

Windows 11 Version 23H2

10.0.22631.6060

Windows 11 Version 24H2

10.0.26100.6899

Windows 11 Version 25H2

10.0.26200.6899

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

6.1.7601.27974

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Oct 14, 2025

  2. Added to CISA KEV

    Oct 14, 2025

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Oct 14, 2025

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 14, 2025

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Oct 14, 2025

  6. Last updated

    Feb 26, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-284 Improper Access Control

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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