CVE-2025-41686

Improper File Permissions Allow Local Privilege Escalation

Published Aug 12, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A low-privileged local attacker can exploit improper permissions on nssm.exe to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-24230 A low-privileged local attacker can exploit improper permissions on nssm.exe to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description A low-privileged local attacker can exploit improper permissions on nssm.exe to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access.
Title Improper File Permissions Allow Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-306
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CERTVDE
Published
Updated
Aug 12, 2025, 6:03 PM
Reserved
Apr 16, 2025, 11:17 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 12, 2025, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 9:22 AM