CVE-2025-48800
published 2025-07-08CVE-2025-48800: Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
PriorityP430medium6.8CVSS 3.1
AVPACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.55%
42.4th percentile
Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
Affected
39 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21073 | 10.0.10240.21073 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8246 | 10.0.14393.8246 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7558 | 10.0.17763.7558 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6093 | 10.0.19044.6093 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6093 | 10.0.19045.6093 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21073 | 10.0.10240.21073 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8246 | 10.0.14393.8246 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7558 | 10.0.17763.7558 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6093 | 10.0.19044.6093 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6093 | 10.0.19045.6093 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5624 | 10.0.22621.5624 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5624 | 10.0.22631.5624 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4652 | 10.0.26100.4652 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5624 | 10.0.22621.5624 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5624 | 10.0.22631.5624 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5624 | 10.0.22631.5624 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.4652 | 10.0.26100.4652 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8246 | 10.0.14393.8246 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8246 | 10.0.14393.8246 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.7558 | 10.0.17763.7558 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7558 | 10.0.17763.7558 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.3932 | 10.0.20348.3932 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3932 | 10.0.20348.3932 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1732 | 10.0.25398.1732 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.4652 | 10.0.26100.4652 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.16.8MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc6.8MEDIUM
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Microsoft
Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-07-08·CVSS 6.8
CVE-2025-48800 [MEDIUM] CWE-693 Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Description: Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
FAQ: What kind of security feature could be bypassed by successfully exploiting this vulnerability?
A successful attacker could bypass the BitLocker Device Encryption feature on the system storage device. An attacker with physical access to the target could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to encrypted data.
Windows BitLocker: Windows BitLocker
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Security Feature Bypass
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation More Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v
GHSA
GHSA-cv94-mx5j-2974: Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-07-08
CVE-2025-48800 [MEDIUM] CWE-693 GHSA-cv94-mx5j-2974: Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack
Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
- Adobe Patches for July 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
- Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-07-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2025
Adobe Patches for July 2025
Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday Mitigations
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve, Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday highlights the need for consistent patching — this month’s release includes key fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s a quick breakdo
2025-07-08
Published