How severe is CVE-2025-52094?

CVE-2025-52094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-52094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52094?

CVE-2025-52094 affects Pdq Smart Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52094?

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-2025-52094 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-52094 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25592.

When was CVE-2025-52094 published?

CVE-2025-52094 was published on 2025-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-52094

CVE-2025-52094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdq Smart Deploy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25592
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Pdq Smart Deploy
Published: 2025-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52094?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component
How severe is CVE-2025-52094?: CVE-2025-52094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-52094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52094?: CVE-2025-52094 affects Pdq Smart Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52094?: 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-2025-52094 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-52094 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25592.
When was CVE-2025-52094 published?: CVE-2025-52094 was published on 2025-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pdq:smart_deploy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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