CVE-2025-59278

CWE-12874 documents4 sources
Severity
7.8HIGH
EPSS
0.1%
top 74.58%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
34
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809+31 more
Timeline
PublishedOct 14

Description

Improper validation of specified type of input in Windows Authentication Methods allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages33 packages

▶NVDmicrosoft/windows< 10.0.14393.8519+5
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.21161
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.8519
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.7919
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.6456

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
CVEList
Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-10-14
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GHSA
GHSA-69w6-8jqv-gj6v: Improper validation of specified type of input in Windows Authentication Methods allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally↗2025-10-14
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-10-14
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CVE-2025-59278 (HIGH CVSS 7.8) | Improper validation of specified ty | cvebase.io