CVE-2025-25004: PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Improper access control in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
65 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft PowerShell>=7.4<7.4.13
Microsoft PowerShell>=7.5<7.5.4
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21161
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21161
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6456
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6456
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<=10.0.22631.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<=10.0.14393.8519
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7919
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4294
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1913
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<=10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft PowerShell 7.4
Microsoft PowerShell 7.5
Event History
Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-25004?
CVE-2025-25004 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-25004?
To remediate CVE-2025-25004, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2025-25004?
CVE-2025-25004 affects various Microsoft products including Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 11, and multiple PowerShell versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-25004?
CVE-2025-25004 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
5
Can I still use my systems affected by CVE-2025-25004?
While it is possible to continue using affected systems, it is highly recommended to address the vulnerability to mitigate security risks.