How severe is CVE-2025-0286?

CVE-2025-0286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-0286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0286?

CVE-2025-0286 primarily affects Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0286?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-0286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5575.

When was CVE-2025-0286 published?

CVE-2025-0286 was published on 2025-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0286

CVE-2025-0286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5575
Weakness: CWE-1284
Affected product: Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery
Published: 2025-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Various Paragon Software products contain an arbitrary kernel memory write vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a failure to properly validate the length of user supplied data, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0286?: Various Paragon Software products contain an arbitrary kernel memory write vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a failure to properly validate the length of user supplied data, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim machine.
How severe is CVE-2025-0286?: CVE-2025-0286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-0286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0286?: CVE-2025-0286 primarily affects Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-0286 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0286 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5575.
When was CVE-2025-0286 published?: CVE-2025-0286 was published on 2025-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_backup_\&_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_disk_wiper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_drive_copy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_hard_disk_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_migrate_os_to_ssd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paragon-software:paragon_partition_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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