How severe is CVE-2025-55693?

CVE-2025-55693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-55693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-55693?

CVE-2025-55693 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-2025-55693?

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-2025-55693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-55693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34328.

When was CVE-2025-55693 published?

CVE-2025-55693 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-55693

CVE-2025-55693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34328
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2025-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-55693?: Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-55693?: CVE-2025-55693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-55693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-55693?: CVE-2025-55693 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-2025-55693?: 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-2025-55693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-55693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34328.
When was CVE-2025-55693 published?: CVE-2025-55693 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-55693

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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