How severe is CVE-2025-4952?

CVE-2025-4952 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-4952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4952?

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

Does CVE-2025-4952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-4952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37347.

When was CVE-2025-4952 published?

CVE-2025-4952 was published on 2025-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-4952

CVE-2025-4952 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37347
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2025-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tampering of the registry entries might have led to preventing the ESET security products from starting correctly on the next system startup or to unauthorized changes in the product's configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4952?: Tampering of the registry entries might have led to preventing the ESET security products from starting correctly on the next system startup or to unauthorized changes in the product's configuration.
How severe is CVE-2025-4952?: CVE-2025-4952 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-4952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-4952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-4952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37347.
When was CVE-2025-4952 published?: CVE-2025-4952 was published on 2025-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.eset.com/en/ca8853-eset-customer-advisory-denial-of-service-vulnerability-in-eset-security-products-for-windows-fixed

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