How severe is CVE-2025-61969?

CVE-2025-61969 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-61969 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-2025-61969?

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-2025-61969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-61969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207016.

When was CVE-2025-61969 published?

CVE-2025-61969 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-61969

CVE-2025-61969 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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 4.0 base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207016
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2026-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permission assignment in AMD µProf may allow a local user-privileged attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-61969?: Incorrect permission assignment in AMD µProf may allow a local user-privileged attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-61969?: CVE-2025-61969 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-61969 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-2025-61969?: 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-2025-61969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-61969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207016.
When was CVE-2025-61969 published?: CVE-2025-61969 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-9022.html

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