CVE-2025-59230 · netVigilance record NV25-0201
Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2025-11-04 · passed 10 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft Windows contains an improper access control vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager which could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-284.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 10 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2025-59230 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59230
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59230
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59230