CVE-2025-27475

HIGH

Published Apr 8, 2025 Modified Jul 8, 2025 CWE-591

Description

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-591 CWE-591

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	windows_11_22h2	< 10.0.22621.5189
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	< 10.0.22631.5189
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	< 10.0.26100.3775

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27475

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27475? +

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-27475? +

CVE-2025-27475 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-27475? +

CVE-2025-27475 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-27475? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.