What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-10231?

CVE-2025-10231 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-10231?

CVE-2025-10231 presents moderate security risk, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-10231?

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

Windows CVE-2025-10231

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2025-09-10 a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b

Windows Privilege Escalation Microsoft N Central N Able

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

CVE Published

Sep 10, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions.

AnalysisAI

An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions. Affected products include: N-Able N-Central.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.