Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2025-24917
In Tenable Network Monitor versions prior to 6.5.1 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could stage files in a local directory to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.
EPSS: 0.002 (4.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vulnreport@tenable.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-24917?
- CVE-2025-24917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-05-23.
- How severe is CVE-2025-24917?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.