CVE-2025-54569: Medium severity Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2025
·Updated
In Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control before 6.16.0.0, the installer is vulnerable to local privilege escalation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control<6.16.0.0
Event History
Jul 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54569?
CVE-2025-54569 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54569?
To fix CVE-2025-54569, update Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control to version 6.16.0.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-54569?
Users of Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control versions prior to 6.16.0.0 are affected by CVE-2025-54569.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54569?
CVE-2025-54569 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Is CVE-2025-54569 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2025-54569 is actively being exploited in the wild.