CVE-2025-10714
CVE-2025-10714 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-74038
- Weakness: CWE-428
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- Last modified:
Description
AXIS Optimizer was vulnerable to an unquoted search path vulnerability, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation within Microsoft Windows operating system. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the attacker has access to the local Windows machine and sufficient access rights (administrator) to write data into the installation path of AXIS Optimizer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-10714?
- AXIS Optimizer was vulnerable to an unquoted search path vulnerability, which could potentially lead to privilege escalation within Microsoft Windows operating system. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the attacker has access to the local Windows machine and sufficient access rights (administrator) to write data into the installation path of AXIS Optimizer.
- How severe is CVE-2025-10714?
- CVE-2025-10714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-10714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-10714?
- 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-2025-10714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-10714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-74038.
- When was CVE-2025-10714 published?
- CVE-2025-10714 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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