CVE-2025-59230
KEVMicrosoft Windows Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows contains an improper access control vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager which could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager 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:HPublishedOct 14, 2025
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVOct 14, 2025
Remediation dueNov 4, 2025
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59230Vendor Advisory
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-detection-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasmanThird Party Advisory
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59230-mitigation-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-affecting-windows-rasmanMitigationThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59230US 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 357 days
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 2.7% · top 14% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-284
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.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.