Windows SDK
CVE-2025-47962 — Windows SDK Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Improper access control in Windows SDK allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Overview
7.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.8
EPSS Score
0.01391
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.68778 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows SDK | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
whoisthatguy, whoisthatguy, Naor Hodorov, Neodyme AG, Ken Kitahara with LAC Co., Ltd., Ken Kitahara with LAC Co., Ltd., Robbie Corley, Julian Härig
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