How severe is CVE-2025-60865?

CVE-2025-60865 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-2025-60865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-60865?

CVE-2025-60865 affects Avanquest Pc Helpsoft Driver Updater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-60865?

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-2025-60865 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-60865 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206729.

When was CVE-2025-60865 published?

CVE-2025-60865 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-60865

CVE-2025-60865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avanquest Pc Helpsoft Driver Updater 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206729
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Avanquest Pc Helpsoft Driver Updater
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in avanquest Driver Updater v.9.1.57803.1174 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Driver Updater Service windows component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-60865?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in avanquest Driver Updater v.9.1.57803.1174 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Driver Updater Service windows component.
How severe is CVE-2025-60865?: CVE-2025-60865 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-2025-60865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-60865?: CVE-2025-60865 affects Avanquest Pc Helpsoft Driver Updater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-60865?: 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-2025-60865 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-60865 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206729.
When was CVE-2025-60865 published?: CVE-2025-60865 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avanquest:pc_helpsoft_driver_updater:9.1.57803.1174:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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