CVE-2025-25004: microsoft powershell Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.3v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 14-10-2025Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-25004 is a high (CVSS 7.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in microsoft powershell. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.3/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-10-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.48% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft40 products
- powershell≥ 7.4, < 7.4.13 | ≥ 7.5, < 7.5.4
- powershell 7.4≥ 7.4.0, < 7.4.13
- powershell 7.5≥ 7.5.0, < 7.5.4
- windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.21161
- windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.8519
1 vendor · 40 products
