CVE-2025-7472: High severity Sophos Intercept X for Windows vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2025
·Updated
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sophos Intercept X for Windows<1.22
Event History
Jul 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-7472?
CVE-2025-7472 has been classified as a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-7472?
To fix CVE-2025-7472, update the Sophos Intercept X for Windows to version 1.22 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-7472?
CVE-2025-7472 affects local users of Sophos Intercept X for Windows installer versions prior to 1.22.
4
What impact does CVE-2025-7472 have?
CVE-2025-7472 can allow a local user to gain system-level privileges if the installer is executed as SYSTEM.
5
When was CVE-2025-7472 disclosed?
CVE-2025-7472 was disclosed on July 17, 2025.