How severe is CVE-2025-49728?

CVE-2025-49728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-49728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49728?

CVE-2025-49728 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49728?

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

Does CVE-2025-49728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29641.

When was CVE-2025-49728 published?

CVE-2025-49728 was published on 2025-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49728

CVE-2025-49728 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29641
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Microsoft Pc Manager
Published: 2025-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49728?: Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-49728?: CVE-2025-49728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-49728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49728?: CVE-2025-49728 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29641.
When was CVE-2025-49728 published?: CVE-2025-49728 was published on 2025-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49728

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:pc_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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