How severe is CVE-2025-1700?

CVE-2025-1700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-1700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1700?

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-2025-1700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21806.

When was CVE-2025-1700 published?

CVE-2025-1700 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1700

CVE-2025-1700 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21806
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2025-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) installer that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges during installation of the software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1700?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in the Motorola Software Fix (Rescue and Smart Assistant) installer that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges during installation of the software.
How severe is CVE-2025-1700?: CVE-2025-1700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1700?: 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-2025-1700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21806.
When was CVE-2025-1700 published?: CVE-2025-1700 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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