CVE-2025-26633
Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability
Severity Score
7.0
*CVSS v3.1
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
1
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
Yes
*KEV
Decision
Act
*SSVC
Descriptions
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of MSC files. The product does not warn the user before loading an unexpected MSC file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to evade file reputation protections and execute code in the context of the current user.
Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) contains an improper neutralization vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
*Credits:
Aliakbar Zahravi
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:Act
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2025-02-12 CVE Reserved
- 2025-03-11 CVE Published
- 2025-03-11 Exploited in Wild
- 2025-04-01 KEV Due Date
- 2025-04-08 First Exploit
- 2025-04-16 CVE Updated
- 2025-04-29 EPSS Updated
CWE
- CWE-707: Improper Neutralization
CAPEC
References (2)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/sandsoncosta/CVE-2025-26633 | 2025-04-08 |
| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633 | 2025-03-11 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Version 1809 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1809" | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1809" and version " >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2019 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2019" | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2019" and version " >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2019 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2019 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7009" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2022 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2022" | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3328 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2022" and version " >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.3328" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Version 21H2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 21H2" | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5608 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 21H2" and version " >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5608" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 11 Version 22H2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 22H2" | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5039 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 22H2" and version " >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5039" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Version 22H2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 22H2" | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5608 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 22H2" and version " >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5608" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 11 Version 22H3 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 22H3" | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 22H3" and version " >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 11 Version 23H2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 23H2" | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 23H2" and version " >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core Installation)" | >= 10.0.25398.0 < 10.0.25398.1486 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 10.0.25398.0 < 10.0.25398.1486" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 11 Version 24H2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 24H2" | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 11 Version 24H2" and version " >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2025 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2025" | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2025" and version " >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.3476" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Version 1507 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1507" | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20947 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1507" and version " >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20947" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Version 1607 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1607" | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10 Version 1607" and version " >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2016 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016" | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016" and version " >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7876" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2" | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2" and version " >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2" | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2" and version " >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23168" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1" | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27618 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1" and version " >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27618" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27618 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27618" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25368 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" and version " >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25368" | en |
Affected
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25368 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25368" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 R2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 R2" | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22470 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 R2" and version " >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22470" | en |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core Installation) Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core Installation)" | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22470 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core Installation)" and version " >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22470" | en |
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