CVE-2025-62215
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-62215 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.0 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft), Windows 10 22h2 (Microsoft) and 17 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 11, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 4.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.8027, Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.6575, Windows 10 22h2 10.0.19045.6575.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.5%
Higher than 91.3% 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
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 11, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 12, 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
24 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.8027 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.6575 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.6575 |
| Windows 11 23h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.22631.6199 |
| Windows 11 24h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.26100.7092 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.8027
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.6575
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.6575
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.6199
Windows 11 24h2
10.0.26100.7092
Windows 11 25h2
10.0.26200.7092
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.8027
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.4346, 10.0.20348.4405
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.1965
Windows Server 2025
10.0.26100.7092, 10.0.26100.7171
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.8027
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.6575
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.6575
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.6199
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.6199
Windows 11 Version 24H2
10.0.26100.7171
Windows 11 Version 25H2
10.0.26200.7171
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.8027
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
10.0.25398.1965
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
10.0.26100.7171
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 10, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 11, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 12, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 12, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 12, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
- CWE-415 Double Free
References
- advisoryWindows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-52494
FAQ
Common Questions.
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft); Windows 10 21h2 (Microsoft); Windows 10 22h2 (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 Nov 11, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Nov 12, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 3, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.8027, Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.6575, Windows 10 22h2 10.0.19045.6575.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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