How severe is CVE-2025-29968?

CVE-2025-29968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-29968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29968?

CVE-2025-29968 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29968?

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

Does CVE-2025-29968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14469.

When was CVE-2025-29968 published?

CVE-2025-29968 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29968

CVE-2025-29968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14469
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29968?: Improper input validation in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-29968?: CVE-2025-29968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-29968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29968?: CVE-2025-29968 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-29968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14469.
When was CVE-2025-29968 published?: CVE-2025-29968 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29968

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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