How severe is CVE-2025-1729?

CVE-2025-1729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-1729 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-2025-1729?

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

Does CVE-2025-1729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21805.

When was CVE-2025-1729 published?

CVE-2025-1729 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1729

CVE-2025-1729 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21805
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2025-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in TrackPoint Quick Menu software that, under certain conditions, could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1729?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability was reported in TrackPoint Quick Menu software that, under certain conditions, could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-1729?: CVE-2025-1729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1729 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-2025-1729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21805.
When was CVE-2025-1729 published?: CVE-2025-1729 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-189489

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