CVE-2025-24061: Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Other sources

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2>10.0.26100.3403<10.0.26100.3476
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3403

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 7, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:39 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:40 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2025-24061?

CVE-2025-24061 is a protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web that allows unauthorized attackers to bypass security features locally.

2

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24061?

CVE-2025-24061 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 including specific releases like 23H2 and 24H2.

3

How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2025-24061?

To fix CVE-2025-24061, users should ensure they install the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

4

What is the impact of the CVE-2025-24061 vulnerability?

The impact of CVE-2025-24061 may allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and perform actions that compromise system security.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24061?

Currently, there are no known workaround measures besides applying the appropriate security updates to mitigate CVE-2025-24061.

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