How to fix CVE-2025-20974?

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

Is PackageInstallerCN affected by CVE-2025-20974?

Organizations using PackageInstallerCN should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-20974 rated CVSS 6.1. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

PackageInstallerCN CVE-2025-20974

MEDIUM

2025-05-07 [email protected]

Authentication Bypass

6.1

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:40 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 07, 2025 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

Improper handling of insufficient permission in PackageInstallerCN prior to version 15.0.11.0 allows local attacker to bypass user interaction for requested installation.

AnalysisAI

Improper handling of insufficient permission in PackageInstallerCN prior to version 15.0.11.0 allows local attacker to bypass user interaction for requested installation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

Affected ProductsAI

PackageInstallerCN prior to version 15.0.11.0.

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.

CVE-2025-20974 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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