CVE-2025-2297: privilege — Fix

Description

Prior to version 25.4.270.0, a local authenticated attacker can manipulate user profile files to add illegitimate challenge response codes into the local user registry under certain conditions. This allows users with the ability to edit their user profile files to elevate their privileges to administrator.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-268 CWE-268

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
beyondtrust	privilege_management_for_windows	< 25.4.270

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt25-05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2297? +

Prior to version 25.4.270.0, a local authenticated attacker can manipulate user profile files to add illegitimate challenge response codes into the local user registry under certain conditions. This allows users with the ability to edit their user profile files to elevate their privileges to administrator. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-2297? +

CVE-2025-2297 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2297? +

CVE-2025-2297 affects products from beyondtrust, specifically: privilege_management_for_windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2297? +

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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