What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-26513?

CVE-2025-26513 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-2025-26513?

Organizations using installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 face moderate risk from CVE-2025-26513, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-26513?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Windows CVE-2025-26513

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-08-07 security-alert@netapp.com

Windows Privilege Escalation Microsoft San Host Utilities Netapp

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 - 19:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 07, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges.

AnalysisAI

The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges. Affected products include: Netapp San Host Utilities. Version information: prior to 8.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.