CVE-2025-29801

HIGH

Microsoft Autoupdate < 4.78 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References (1)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0052
EPSS Percentile 66.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/autoupdate < 4.78
Published Apr 08, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026