CVE-2025-54918
published 2025-09-09CVE-2025-54918: Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
PriorityP274high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
18.71%
97.0th percentile
Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected
47 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21128 | 10.0.10240.21128 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8422 | 10.0.14393.8422 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7792 | 10.0.17763.7792 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6332 | 10.0.19044.6332 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6332 | 10.0.19045.6332 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21128 | 10.0.10240.21128 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8422 | 10.0.14393.8422 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7792 | 10.0.17763.7792 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6332 | 10.0.19044.6332 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6332 | 10.0.19045.6332 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5909 | 10.0.22621.5909 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5909 | 10.0.22631.5909 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6508 | 10.0.26100.6508 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5909 | 10.0.22621.5909 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5909 | 10.0.22631.5909 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5909 | 10.0.22631.5909 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6584 | 10.0.26100.6584 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27929 | 6.1.7601.27929 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23529 | 6.0.6003.23529 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25675 | 6.2.9200.25675 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22774 | 6.3.9600.22774 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8422 | 10.0.14393.8422 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8422 | 10.0.14393.8422 |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →CVE-2025-54918 exploits NTLM relay combined with coerced authentication (e.g., Printer Bug / MS-RPRN or PetitPotam / MS-EFSRPC) targeting domain controllers running LDAP or LDAPS services; monitor for unexpected outbound authentication attempts originating from domain controllers to attacker-controlled hosts. ↗
- →The attack bypasses channel binding and LDAP signing requirements; alert on NTLM authentication relayed to LDAP/LDAPS on domain controllers even when signing/channel binding is enforced. ↗
- →Successful exploitation results in SYSTEM-level privileges on the domain controller; alert on unexpected SYSTEM-level process creation or privilege escalation events on domain controllers following LDAP authentication activity. ↗
- →The attacker tool 'ldap-checker' is used during the preparation phase to assess LDAP signing/channel binding posture of the target domain controller; detect execution of ldap-checker on hosts with connectivity to domain controllers. ↗
- →The attack vector is network-based and remotely exploitable from the internet with low complexity; prioritize perimeter and network-level detection of NTLM authentication flows directed at domain controller LDAP ports (389/636). ↗
- ·Exploitation is rated 'Exploitation More Likely' by Microsoft but has not yet been publicly disclosed or observed in the wild as of the advisory date; prioritize patching domain controllers accordingly. ↗
- ·Zscaler protection requires both 'Advanced Cloud Firewall' and 'Advanced Threat Protection' subscriptions to be active for CVE-2025-54918 coverage. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-09-09·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2025-54918 [HIGH] CWE-287 Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is network (AV:N) and the attack complexity is low (AC:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
The attack vector is Network (AV:N) because this vulnerability is remotely exploitable and can be exploited from the internet. The attack complexity is Low (AC:L) because an attacker does not require significant prior knowledge of the system and can achieve repeatable success with t
GHSA
GHSA-75v4-rj2v-3f53: Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-09-09
CVE-2025-54918 [HIGH] CWE-287 GHSA-75v4-rj2v-3f53: Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network
Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
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