How severe is CVE-2025-22890?

CVE-2025-22890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-22890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22890?

CVE-2025-22890 affects Hummingheads Defense Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22890?

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-2025-22890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-22890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3037.

When was CVE-2025-22890 published?

CVE-2025-22890 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-22890

CVE-2025-22890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hummingheads Defense Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-3037
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Hummingheads Defense Platform
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Execution with unnecessary privileges issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker performs a specific operation, SYSTEM privilege of the Windows system where the product is running may be obtained.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22890?: Execution with unnecessary privileges issue exists in Defense Platform Home Edition Ver.3.9.51.x and earlier. If an attacker performs a specific operation, SYSTEM privilege of the Windows system where the product is running may be obtained.
How severe is CVE-2025-22890?: CVE-2025-22890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-22890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-22890?: CVE-2025-22890 affects Hummingheads Defense Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22890?: 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-2025-22890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-22890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-3037.
When was CVE-2025-22890 published?: CVE-2025-22890 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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