CVE-2025-27482
CVE-2025-27482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-591.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-10168
- Weakness: CWE-591
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-27482?
- Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27482?
- CVE-2025-27482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-27482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-27482?
- CVE-2025-27482 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-27482?
- 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-2025-27482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-27482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10168.
- When was CVE-2025-27482 published?
- CVE-2025-27482 was published on 2025-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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