CVE-2025-59230 — Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control Vulnerability
CVE-2025-59230: Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2025-10-14 |
| Due date | 2025-11-04 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59230 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59230
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59230
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog