CVE-2025-43491

CRITICAL

Published Sep 9, 2025 Modified Jan 16, 2026 CWE-99

Description

A vulnerability in the Poly Lens Desktop application running on the Windows platform might allow modifications to the filesystem, which might lead to SYSTEM level privileges being granted.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-99 CWE-99

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hp	poly_lens_desktop	< 2.3
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_12979589-12979615-16/hpsbpy04048

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43491? +

A vulnerability in the Poly Lens Desktop application running on the Windows platform might allow modifications to the filesystem, which might lead to SYSTEM level privileges being granted. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-43491? +

CVE-2025-43491 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43491? +

CVE-2025-43491 affects products from hp, microsoft, specifically: poly_lens_desktop, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43491? +

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.

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