CVE-2025-30400
KEVMicrosoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMay 13, 2025
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMay 13, 2025
Remediation dueJun 3, 2025
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-30400Vendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-30400US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 511 days
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 1.9% · top 20% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-416
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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