CVE-2025-53782
published 2025-10-14CVE-2025-53782: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP348high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.33%
25.1th percentile
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
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CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.4HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-10-14·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2025-53782 [HIGH] CWE-303 Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system.
Additionally, an attacker could convince a local user to open a malicious file. The attacker would have to convince the user to click a link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or instant message, and then convince them to open the specially crafted file.
FAQ: What privileges could be gai
GHSA
GHSA-2jpf-9r3f-f5p3: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-10-14
CVE-2025-53782 [HIGH] CWE-303 GHSA-2jpf-9r3f-f5p3: Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2025
- Adobe Patches for October 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response with TruRisk Eliminate
- Automating Risk Elimination and Accelerating Response: Meet Agent Sara
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft’s October 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most comprehensive security updates of the year. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need t
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-10-14
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2025
Adobe Patches for October 2025
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response with TruRisk Eliminate
Automating Risk Elimination and Accelerating Response: Meet Agent Sara
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation withPolicy Audit
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft’s October 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most comprehensive security updates of the year. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
## Mi
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-10-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
## Microsoft October 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 172 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
80 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
11 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
31 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
28 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
11 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
10 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
When BleepingComputer reports on the Patch Tuesday security updates, we only count those released today by Microsoft. Therefore, the number of flaws does not include those fixed in Azure, Mariner, Microsoft Edge, and other vulnerabilities earlier this month.
Notably, Windows 10 reaches the end of support today , with this being the last Patch Tuesday where Microsoft provides free security updates to the venerable operating system.
To continue receiving security upd
2025-10-14
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