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CVE-2025-53778NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity Level
HIGH(8.8)
Published Date
Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified
Aug 15, 2025
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
Data Pending
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-287: Improper Authentication ↗
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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