How severe is CVE-2025-53156?

CVE-2025-53156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-53156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53156?

CVE-2025-53156 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53156?

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

Does CVE-2025-53156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24313.

When was CVE-2025-53156 published?

CVE-2025-53156 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53156

CVE-2025-53156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24313
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Storage Port Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53156?: Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Storage Port Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-53156?: CVE-2025-53156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-53156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53156?: CVE-2025-53156 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-53156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24313.
When was CVE-2025-53156 published?: CVE-2025-53156 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53156

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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