CVE-2025-26633
highpriority · act · 90OT risk · criticalKEV · exploitedEPSS 0.304 · 98 %ileexploit · PoCDEEUNLRUUSadded 2025-03-11remediate by 2025-04-01
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.
EPSS · scored 2026-10-24
Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedWindows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.14393.7876:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.14393.7876:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.7009:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596 - FixedWindows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.17763.7009:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19044.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.19045.5608:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053606 - FixedWindows 10 for 32-bit Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.10240.20947:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053618
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053618 - FixedWindows 10 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.10240.20947:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053618
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053618 - FixedWindows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22621.5039:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602 - FixedWindows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22621.5039:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.5039:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602 - FixedWindows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.22631.5039:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053602 - FixedWindows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.26100.3476:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598 - FixedWindows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systemsmsrc_csaf
10.0.26100.3476:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598 - FixedWindows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1msrc_csaf
6.1.7601.27618:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053620
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053620 - FixedWindows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.1.7601.27618:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053620
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053620 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23168:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23168:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23168:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888 - FixedWindows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.0.6003.23168:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053888 - FixedWindows Server 2012msrc_csaf
6.2.9200.25368:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053886
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053886 - FixedWindows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.2.9200.25368:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053886
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053886 - FixedWindows Server 2012 R2msrc_csaf
6.3.9600.22470:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053887
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053887 - FixedWindows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
6.3.9600.22470:Monthly Rollup:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053887
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053887 - FixedWindows Server 2016msrc_csaf
10.0.14393.7876:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594 - FixedWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.14393.7876:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053594 - FixedWindows Server 2019msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.7009:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596 - FixedWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.17763.7009:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053596 - FixedWindows Server 2022msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.3328:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053603
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053603 - FixedWindows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.20348.3328:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053603
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053603 - FixedWindows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.25398.1486:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053599
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053599 - FixedWindows Server 2025msrc_csaf
10.0.26100.3476:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598 - FixedWindows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)msrc_csaf
10.0.26100.3476:Security Update:https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053598
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
exploits (3)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- EDB-52498Microsoft MMC MSC EvilTwin - Local Admin CreationPoC · exploit_db
- sandsoncosta/CVE-2025-26633sandsoncosta/CVE-2025-26633PoC · poc_in_github
affected products (207)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (3)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- NCSC-2025-0078Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft WindowsNL2025-03-11csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Microsoft heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Windows.
- WID-SEC-W-2025-0537Microsoft Windows/Windows Server: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2025-03-11csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 und Microsoft Windows 11 ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, seine Rechte zu erweitern, zu spoofen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, Informationen offenzulegen oder einen Denial of Service auszulösen .
- msrc_CVE-2025-26633Microsoft Management Console Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability2025-03-11csaf · msrc_csafUS
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also known as (4)
Other names and identifiers for this entity.
sources
Which sources assert this record, and when.
references (8)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633cnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26633cnnvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52498cnnvd
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633enisa_euvd
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633Vendor Advisorynvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-26633US Government Resourcenvd
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-detection-scriptExploitThird Party Advisorynvd
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-26633-security-feature-bypass-in-microsoft-management-console-mitigation-scriptExploitThird Party Advisorynvd
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