CVE-2025-6250: privilege — Fix

Description

Prior to 25.4.270.0, when wmic.exe is elevated with a full admin token the user can stop the Defendpoint service, bypassing anti-tamper protections. Once the service is disabled, the malicious user can add themselves to Administrators group and run any process with elevated permissions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-424 CWE-424

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
beyondtrust	privilege_management_for_windows	< 25.4.270

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt25-06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6250? +

Prior to 25.4.270.0, when wmic.exe is elevated with a full admin token the user can stop the Defendpoint service, bypassing anti-tamper protections. Once the service is disabled, the malicious user can add themselves to Administrators group and run any process with elevated permissions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-6250? +

CVE-2025-6250 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6250? +

CVE-2025-6250 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-2025-6250? +

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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