How severe is CVE-2025-2297?

CVE-2025-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2025-2297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2297?

CVE-2025-2297 affects Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2297?

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-2025-2297 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2297 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22929.

When was CVE-2025-2297 published?

CVE-2025-2297 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2297

CVE-2025-2297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-268.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22929
Weakness: CWE-268
Affected product: Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows
Published: 2025-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prior to version 25.4.270.0, a local authenticated attacker can manipulate user profile files to add illegitimate challenge response codes into the local user registry under certain conditions. This allows users with the ability to edit their user profile files to elevate their privileges to administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2297?: Prior to version 25.4.270.0, a local authenticated attacker can manipulate user profile files to add illegitimate challenge response codes into the local user registry under certain conditions. This allows users with the ability to edit their user profile files to elevate their privileges to administrator.
How severe is CVE-2025-2297?: CVE-2025-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2025-2297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-2297?: CVE-2025-2297 affects Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2297?: 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-2025-2297 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2297 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22929.
When was CVE-2025-2297 published?: CVE-2025-2297 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt25-05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:privilege_management_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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