CVE-2025-2297

Prior to version 25.4.270.0, a local authenticated attacker can manipulate user profile files to add illegitimate challenge response codes into the local user registry under certain conditions. This allows users with the ability to edit their user profile files to elevate their privileges to administrator.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt25-05	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:privilege_management_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-07-28 16:15

Updated : 2025-08-04 13:46

NVD link : CVE-2025-2297

Mitre link : CVE-2025-2297

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-2297

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Products Affected

beyondtrust

privilege_management_for_windows

CWE

CWE-268

Privilege Chaining

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