CVE-2025-66266

CVE-2025-66266 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Description

The RupsMon.exe service executable in UPSilon 2000 has insecure permissions, allowing the 'Everyone' group Full Control. A local attacker can replace the executable with a malicious binary to execute code with SYSTEM privileges or simply change the config path of the service to a command; starting and stopping the service to immediately achieve code execution and privilege escalation

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-66266?
The RupsMon.exe service executable in UPSilon 2000 has insecure permissions, allowing the 'Everyone' group Full Control. A local attacker can replace the executable with a malicious binary to execute code with SYSTEM privileges or simply change the config path of the service to a command; starting and stopping the service to immediately achieve code execution and privilege escalation
How severe is CVE-2025-66266?
CVE-2025-66266 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-66266 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-66266?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-66266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-66266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-199688.
When was CVE-2025-66266 published?
CVE-2025-66266 was published on 2025-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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