Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-26633 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-03-11 17:16:43 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-05 05:16:43 UTC |
| Description | Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.303910000 probability, percentile 0.980880000 (date 2026-08-21)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2025-03-11; due 2025-04-01; ransomware use Known
Problem Types: CWE-707 | NVD-CWE-noinfo | CWE-707 CWE-707: Improper Neutralization
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Name | Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Notes | https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26633 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - | sp2 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - | sp2 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | sp1 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | affected 10.0.10240.0 10.0.10240.20947 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.7876 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.7009 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | affected 10.0.19044.0 10.0.19044.5608 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | affected 10.0.19045.0 10.0.19045.5608 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 22H2 | affected 10.0.22621.0 10.0.22621.5039 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 22H3 | affected 10.0.22631.0 10.0.22631.5039 custom | ARM64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | affected 10.0.22631.0 10.0.22631.5039 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.3476 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | affected 6.1.7601.0 6.1.7601.27618 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Server Core Installation | affected 6.1.7601.0 6.1.7601.27618 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | affected 6.0.6003.0 6.0.6003.23168 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Server Core Installation | affected 6.0.6003.0 6.0.6003.23168 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | affected 6.2.9200.0 6.2.9200.25368 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 Server Core Installation | affected 6.2.9200.0 6.2.9200.25368 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | affected 6.3.9600.0 6.3.9600.22470 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core Installation | affected 6.3.9600.0 6.3.9600.22470 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.7876 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.7876 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.7009 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.7009 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | affected 10.0.20348.0 10.0.20348.3328 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23H2 Edition Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.25398.0 10.0.25398.1486 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.3476 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.3476 custom | x64-based Systems |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-micr... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.vicarius.io | Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | Vendor Advisory |
| www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-micr... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.vicarius.io | Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2025-26633 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.