CVE-2025-40672
CVE-2025-40672 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17118
- Weakness: CWE-732
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- Last modified:
Description
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability has been found in Panloader component v3.24.0.0 by Espiral MS Group. This vulnerability allows any user to override the file panLoad.exe that will be executed by SYSTEM user via a programmed task. This would allow an attacker to obtain administrator permissions to perform whatever activities he/she wants, shuch as accessing sensitive information, executing code remotely, and even causing a denial of service (DoS).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-40672?
- A Privilege Escalation vulnerability has been found in Panloader component v3.24.0.0 by Espiral MS Group. This vulnerability allows any user to override the file panLoad.exe that will be executed by SYSTEM user via a programmed task. This would allow an attacker to obtain administrator permissions to perform whatever activities he/she wants, shuch as accessing sensitive information, executing code remotely, and even causing a denial of service (DoS).
- How severe is CVE-2025-40672?
- CVE-2025-40672 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2025-40672 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.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-40672?
- 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-2025-40672 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-40672 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17118.
- When was CVE-2025-40672 published?
- CVE-2025-40672 was published on 2025-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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