How severe is CVE-2025-10231?

CVE-2025-10231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-10231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-10231?

CVE-2025-10231 affects N-able N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-10231?

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-2025-10231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-10231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27561.

When was CVE-2025-10231 published?

CVE-2025-10231 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-10231

CVE-2025-10231 is a high-severity vulnerability in N-able N-central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27561
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: N-able N-central
Published: 2025-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10231?: An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions.
How severe is CVE-2025-10231?: CVE-2025-10231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-10231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-10231?: CVE-2025-10231 affects N-able N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-10231?: 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-2025-10231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-10231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27561.
When was CVE-2025-10231 published?: CVE-2025-10231 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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