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 N Central 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.

N Central CVE-2025-10231

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

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

Microsoft Privilege Escalation N Central Windows

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.