Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-0112?

CVE-2025-0112 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-0112?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Windows CVE-2025-0112

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-0112?

CVE-2025-0112 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:X/U:Amber. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

MEDIUM

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754)

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6.8

CVSS 4.0

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:X/U:Amber

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 20, 2025 - 00:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

A problem with a detection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices enables a user with Windows non-administrative privileges to disable the agent. This vulnerability can also be leveraged by malware to disable the Cortex XDR agent and then perform malicious activity.

AnalysisAI

A problem with a detection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices enables a user with Windows non-administrative privileges to disable the agent. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-754. A problem with a detection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices enables a user with Windows non-administrative privileges to disable the agent. This vulnerability can also be leveraged by malware to disable the Cortex XDR agent and then perform malicious activity.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.