Which versions of Microsoft are affected by CVE-2025-29997?

CVE-2025-29997 presents notable security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 8.2.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-29997?

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

Microsoft CVE-2025-29997

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-29997?

CVE-2025-29997 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-03-13 vdisclose@cert-in.org.in

Microsoft Authentication Bypass

8.2

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 13, 2025 - 12:15 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

This vulnerability exists in the CAP back office application due to improper authorization checks on certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating API request URL to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts.

AnalysisAI

This vulnerability exists in the CAP back office application due to improper authorization checks on certain API endpoints. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. This vulnerability exists in the CAP back office application due to improper authorization checks on certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating API request URL to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts.

Affected ProductsAI

API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.