CVE-2025-66264
CVE-2025-66264 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-199668
- Weakness: CWE-428
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- Last modified:
Description
The CMService.exe service runs with SYSTEM privileges and contains an unquoted service path. This allows a local attacker with write privileges to the filesystem to insert a malicious executable in the path, leading to privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-66264?
- The CMService.exe service runs with SYSTEM privileges and contains an unquoted service path. This allows a local attacker with write privileges to the filesystem to insert a malicious executable in the path, leading to privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2025-66264?
- CVE-2025-66264 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2025-66264 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-66264?
- 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-2025-66264 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-66264 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199668.
- When was CVE-2025-66264 published?
- CVE-2025-66264 was published on 2025-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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