What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-27488?

CVE-2025-27488 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Which versions of Windows Hardware Lab Kit are affected by CVE-2025-27488?

Organizations using Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-27488, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 6.7.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-27488?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations.

Windows Hardware Lab Kit CVE-2025-27488

MEDIUM

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2025-05-13 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Windows Hardware Lab Kit Windows

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 13, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionCVE.org

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Hardware Lab Kit.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.