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CVE-2025-53789:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-53789 is a high-severity vulnerability discovered in the Windows StateRepository API. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 12, 2025, and affects multiple versions of Windows operating systems. The issue stems from missing authentication for critical functions that could allow privilege escalation (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction, while potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate privileges on affected systems. This could potentially lead to complete system compromise on affected Windows installations (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates for all affected versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations. System administrators should apply the latest security updates to protect against this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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