CVE-2025-26633
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Published 11 Mar 2025 · updated 24 Sept 2026 · Analyzed
7.0 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 11 Mar 2025, with a remediation deadline of 1 Apr 2025 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
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.
Description
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633 · Vendor Advisory
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-detection-script · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-mitigation-script · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-26633 · US Government Resource