How severe is CVE-2025-21182?

CVE-2025-21182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-21182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21182?

CVE-2025-21182 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21182?

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-2025-21182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2261.

When was CVE-2025-21182 published?

CVE-2025-21182 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21182

CVE-2025-21182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2261
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2025-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21182?: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21182?: CVE-2025-21182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-21182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21182?: CVE-2025-21182 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21182?: 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-2025-21182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2261.
When was CVE-2025-21182 published?: CVE-2025-21182 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21182

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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