How severe is CVE-2025-0287?

CVE-2025-0287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-0287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0287?

CVE-2025-0287 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-2025-0287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-0287 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0287 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5551.

When was CVE-2025-0287 published?

CVE-2025-0287 was published on 2025-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0287

CVE-2025-0287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5551
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Paragon-software Paragon Backup & Recovery
Published: 2025-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Various Paragon Software products contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a lack of a valid MasterLrp structure in the input buffer, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the kernel, facilitating privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0287?: Various Paragon Software products contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a lack of a valid MasterLrp structure in the input buffer, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the kernel, facilitating privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2025-0287?: CVE-2025-0287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-0287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0287?: CVE-2025-0287 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-2025-0287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-0287 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0287 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5551.
When was CVE-2025-0287 published?: CVE-2025-0287 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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