CVE-2025-58074
CVE-2025-58074 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1386.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209612
- Weakness: CWE-1386
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Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-58074?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2025-58074?
- CVE-2025-58074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2025-58074 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-58074?
- 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-2025-58074 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-58074 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209612.
- When was CVE-2025-58074 published?
- CVE-2025-58074 was published on 2026-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.norton.com/sp/en/me/home/current/solutions/v20250301180004520
- https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2276
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