Windows CVE-2025-54918
HIGHCVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionNVD
Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
AnalysisAI
Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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