CVE-2025-53789: Windows StateRepository API Server file Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2025
·Updated
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows StateRepository API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows StateRepository API Server file Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<=10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4652
Event History
Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-53789?
CVE-2025-53789 is categorized as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-53789?
To fix CVE-2025-53789, you need to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2025-53789?
CVE-2025-53789 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
4
Can CVE-2025-53789 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-53789 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What type of attack can CVE-2025-53789 enable?
CVE-2025-53789 can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.